Notary Fees and Charges Flashcards

A Kansas notary performs two separate notarial acts on the same document — one jurat and one acknowledgment for different signers. How many fees may the notary charge?

Answer: Two fees, one for each separate notarial act performed

Each notarial act is a separate transaction; if two acts are performed on one document, the notary may charge a fee for each individual act.

Which of the following correctly states the maximum fee comparison between in-person notarial acts and RON acts in Kansas?

Answer: In-person is capped at $2; RON is capped at $25

Kansas law sets a $2 maximum for in-person notarial acts and a $25 maximum for remote online notarizations, reflecting the different costs and technology involved.

A Kansas notary advertises their services online stating they charge $10 per notarial act. Is this advertisement lawful?

Answer: No, advertising a fee above the $2 statutory maximum misrepresents the notary's lawful charges

Advertising fees above the statutory maximum is improper and misleading; a notary's advertised fees must comply with the $2 per-act maximum for in-person services.

What is the primary purpose of setting a maximum notarial fee by statute in Kansas?

Answer: To protect the public from being overcharged for notarial services

Statutory fee maximums protect the public by ensuring notarial services remain affordable and that notaries do not exploit their official position to overcharge signers.

A Kansas notary commissioned by a bank notarizes loan documents for the bank's borrowers as part of their regular job duties. Who is generally entitled to the notarial fee collected?

Answer: The employer, when the notary acts within the scope of their employment duties

When a notary performs acts within the scope of their employment, the notarial fee generally belongs to the employer rather than the notary personally, unless the employer directs otherwise.

A Kansas notary charges a signer $2 for a notarial act. To best protect both parties if a fee dispute arises later, what should the notary provide?

Answer: A receipt or written acknowledgment of the fee provided at the time of payment

A receipt or written acknowledgment of payment is the best evidence that the correct fee was charged and received, protecting both the notary and the signer in any dispute.

If a Kansas notary is found to have consistently charged fees above the statutory maximum, what consequence may the notary face?

Answer: Disciplinary action by the state, including possible suspension or revocation of the notary commission

Overcharging beyond the statutory maximum violates Kansas notary law and can result in disciplinary action against the notary, including suspension or revocation of their commission.