FREE AR-Notary Notary Public Fees and Charges Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the maximum fee an Arkansas notary public may charge for a single notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

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$2.50

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$10.00

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A reasonable amount determined by the notary

Question 2

According to Arkansas law, what must a notary public do before charging a fee for a notarial service?

Accepted Answer

Conspicuously display a list of the fees or provide the list upon request.

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Get verbal confirmation of the fee from the signer.

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File a fee schedule with the Secretary of State.

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Record the fee charged in their notary journal.

Question 3

Can an Arkansas notary charge an additional fee for traveling to perform a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the notary and the person requesting the service agree upon the travel fee in advance.

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No, all fees including travel are included in the $5.00 maximum.

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Yes, but the travel fee cannot exceed the fee for the notarial act.

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Yes, but only up to the federal mileage reimbursement rate.

Question 4

What is the potential penalty for a notary who knowingly charges or collects a fee that is higher than the maximum allowed by Arkansas law?

Accepted Answer

A fine of up to $1,000 and revocation of their commission.

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A written warning for the first offense.

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Mandatory retraining at the notary's expense.

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A misdemeanor charge punishable by up to 30 days in jail.

Question 5

If a notary is an employee and performs notarial acts during business hours for their employer's business, who is entitled to the notary fees?

Accepted Answer

The employer, if there is a prior written agreement between the notary and the employer.

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The employer is always entitled to the fees.

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The notary is always entitled to the fees.

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The fees must be split 50/50 between the notary and employer.

Question 6

Is an Arkansas notary permitted to waive a fee for a notarial service?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a notary may choose to perform a notarial act for a fee less than, or equal to, the maximum, or for no fee at all.

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No, the notary must charge the full $5.00 fee for every act.

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Yes, but only for non-profit or religious organizations.

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No, waiving a fee is considered an unfair business practice.

Question 7

A signer asks you to take an acknowledgment and also administer an oath for the same document. How much can you charge in total?

Accepted Answer

Up to $10.00

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Up to $5.00

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Up to $7.50

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Up to $2.50