Maximum Allowable Fees and Fee Schedule Display Flashcards
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An Illinois notary performs three separate notarial acts on three different documents for the same person in one visit. How should they charge?
Answer: Up to the maximum fee for each individual act
Each notarial act is a separate transaction, and the notary may charge up to the maximum allowable fee for each individual act.
If an Illinois notary's employer prohibits charging notarial fees, what is the notary's obligation?
Answer: The notary follows the employer's policy and charges no fees
If an employer prohibits charging fees, the notary follows the employer's policy since there is no minimum fee requirement.
A signer asks the Illinois notary to quote their fee before the notarization begins. Is the notary required to disclose it?
Answer: Yes, the notary must inform the person of the fee before performing the act
Illinois requires notaries to inform individuals of their fee before performing the notarial act.
Can an Illinois notary charge extra for notarizing documents outside regular business hours?
Answer: No, the maximum fee applies regardless of when the service is performed
The statutory maximum fee applies to all notarial acts regardless of when they are performed.
What should an Illinois notary do if a signer refuses to pay the disclosed fee after the notarization is complete?
Answer: Pursue the fee through standard civil remedies
The notary cannot void a properly completed notarization or withhold documents. Fee disputes must be resolved through civil remedies.
An Illinois notary is asked to notarize a document pro bono for a charity. Is this permitted?
Answer: Yes, notaries may waive fees for any reason
Illinois notaries may waive their fee for any reason, including providing free services to charities.