Maximum Allowable Fees and Fee Schedule Display Flashcards

What is the maximum fee an Illinois notary may charge for performing a notarial act?

Answer: $25.00

Under current Illinois law, the maximum fee a notary may charge for a notarial act is $25.00.

Is an Illinois notary required to charge a fee for notarial services?

Answer: No, the notary may waive fees entirely

Illinois notaries are not required to charge any fee and may provide notarial services free of charge.

Where must an Illinois notary display their fee schedule?

Answer: In a conspicuous location at their place of business

Illinois law requires notaries to display their fee schedule in a conspicuous place at their regular place of business.

An Illinois mobile notary travels to a client's location. Can they charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee?

Answer: Yes, travel fees are separate from notarial fees

Illinois notaries may charge a separate, reasonable travel fee for mobile services in addition to the statutory notarial fee.

What happens if an Illinois notary charges more than the maximum allowable fee?

Answer: The notary may face commission revocation and penalties

Overcharging constitutes a violation of the Illinois Notary Public Act and can result in revocation of the notary's commission.

Can an Illinois notary charge different fees for different types of notarial acts?

Answer: Yes, as long as each fee does not exceed the maximum

Illinois notaries may set different fees for different types of notarial acts, provided no single fee exceeds the statutory maximum.