IL Notary Maximum Allowable Fees and Fee Schedule Display 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

$25.00

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$5.00

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$10.00

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$50.00

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

No, the notary may waive fees entirely

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Yes, the minimum fee is $5.00

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Yes, to maintain professional standards

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No, but they must charge at least $1.00

Question 3

Where must an Illinois notary display their fee schedule?

Accepted Answer

In a conspicuous location at their place of business

Answer

On their business website only

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Filed with the county clerk's office

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Printed on every notarized document

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, travel fees are separate from notarial fees

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No, the notarial fee must cover all costs

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Only if the travel distance exceeds 25 miles

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Only with prior written agreement from the client

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The notary may face commission revocation and penalties

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The notarization is automatically void

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The notary must refund the excess amount only

Answer

Nothing, as fee limits are advisory only

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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No, all notarial acts must be charged the same fee

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Only if approved by the Secretary of State

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Yes, but only for government vs. private documents