IL-Notary Maximum Allowable Fees and Fee Schedule Display Flashcards
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Where must an Illinois notary who charges fees display their fee schedule?
Answer: In a conspicuous place in the area where notarial acts are performed
Illinois law requires that a notary's fee schedule be conspicuously posted in the area where the notary performs acts.
A notary performs all notarizations from a mobile location with no fixed office. What does Illinois law require regarding the fee schedule in this situation?
Answer: The fee schedule must be shown to the signer upon request before performing the act
When there is no fixed posting location, an Illinois notary must make the fee schedule available to the signer before performing the notarial act.
An Illinois notary who does NOT charge a fee for notarial acts:
Answer: Is not required to post a fee schedule
The fee schedule posting requirement applies only to notaries who charge fees; those who notarize for free have no posting obligation.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the fee schedule display requirement?
Answer: To ensure signers are informed of costs before the notarization occurs
Requiring visible fee schedules gives signers transparency about costs so they can make informed decisions before proceeding.
What maximum fee may an Illinois notary charge to notarize a document using remote online notarization (RON) technology?
Answer: $25
Illinois law permits a maximum fee of $25 per act for remote online notarizations to account for technology and platform costs.
A signer pays an Illinois notary $5 for an acknowledgment and then requests a certified copy. The notary performs both acts. What is the maximum total charge?
Answer: $10 total, as each notarial act has its own $5 cap
Each distinct notarial act carries its own $5 maximum, so two acts may be charged up to $10 combined.
Can an Illinois notary add a separate 'travel fee' on top of the $5 per-act maximum?
Answer: Travel fees are not addressed in the Notary Public Act, so notaries should consult local counsel before charging them
The Illinois Notary Public Act addresses only the per-act fee; travel or convenience charges are not expressly authorized or prohibited, so notaries should seek legal guidance.