PA Notary Fees & Charges

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Pennsylvania Notary Public may charge for taking an acknowledgment of a signature on a document for a single individual?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

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$2.00

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$10.00

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$15.00

Question 2

A Pennsylvania Notary Public is asked to administer an oath or affirmation to a deponent for a sworn statement. What is the maximum fee the notary may charge for this act?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

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$2.00

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$7.00

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$10.00

Question 3

A principal requests a Pennsylvania Notary Public to travel to their home to perform a notarial act. Which of the following statements regarding travel fees is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A notary may charge a reasonable travel fee, which must be agreed upon in advance and itemized separately from the notarial fee.

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Notaries are strictly prohibited from charging any fees beyond the statutory notarial fees.

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Travel fees are only permitted if the notarial act is performed outside of normal business hours.

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A notary may include a travel fee within the statutory notarial fee, provided the total does not exceed $10.00.

Question 4

Which of the following charges is a Pennsylvania Notary Public expressly PROHIBITED from imposing on a principal?

Accepted Answer

An 'administrative fee' or 'convenience fee' for scheduling the appointment.

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A fee for travel expenses, agreed upon in advance.

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A fee for administering an oath.

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A fee for certifying a copy of a document.

Question 5

What is the maximum fee a Pennsylvania Notary Public may charge for certifying a copy of a document?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

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$2.00

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$10.00

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$15.00

Question 6

Before performing a notarial act, a Pennsylvania Notary Public must disclose all fees to the principal. How must these fees be disclosed?

Accepted Answer

The notary must inform the principal of the fees for the notarial act and any separate travel fees prior to performing the notarial act.

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The notary must verbally state the total fee after the notarial act is completed.

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The notary must display a schedule of fees in a prominent location at their place of business, but no verbal disclosure is required.

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The notary is only required to disclose fees if the principal specifically asks for them.

Question 7

A Pennsylvania Notary Public charges a principal $15.00 for a single acknowledgment, exceeding the statutory maximum fee. What is a potential consequence for the notary?

Accepted Answer

The notary may be subject to civil penalties, suspension, or revocation of their commission.

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The notary will receive a warning letter from the Department of State.

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The notary must refund the overcharged amount, but no further penalty applies.

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The notary will be required to complete additional continuing education courses.