KS Notary Fees and Charges 2

Question 1

A Kansas notary performs 8 notarial acts during a single appointment. What is the maximum total notarial fee the notary may lawfully collect?

Accepted Answer

$16.00

Answer

At the maximum of $2 per notarial act, eight acts multiplied by $2 equals a maximum lawful fee of $16.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the legal nature of the $2 notarial fee under Kansas law?

Accepted Answer

A maximum fee per notarial act that may not be exceeded

Answer

The $2 fee is a statutory maximum per notarial act; notaries may charge less but are prohibited from charging more.

Question 3

A Kansas notary agrees to travel to notarize documents but fails to discuss a travel fee with the signer beforehand. After traveling 25 miles, can the notary demand a travel fee?

Accepted Answer

No, a travel fee requires prior agreement and cannot be demanded after the fact

Answer

Without prior agreement from the signer, the notary cannot lawfully charge a travel fee, even if significant travel was involved.

Question 4

A signer asks a Kansas notary to help draft a power of attorney and then notarize it. The notary charges $2 for the notarization and $75 for document drafting. Is this lawful?

Accepted Answer

No, charging a document preparation fee constitutes unauthorized practice of law unless the notary is also a licensed attorney

Answer

Notaries who are not licensed attorneys cannot charge for document preparation, as doing so may constitute unauthorized practice of law.

Question 5

An employer commissions all HR staff as notaries for company use. An HR notary is asked by a neighbor to notarize a personal affidavit unrelated to company business on a weekend. May the notary charge the neighbor a fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since the act is outside the scope of employment, the notary may charge the standard statutory fee

Answer

When a notary performs acts outside their employment duties and on personal time, they may charge the standard statutory fee to the requesting party.

KS - Notary Exam Practice Test

KS - Notary Exam Practice Test

KS Notary Fees and Charges 2