KS Notary Fees and Charges 3

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Two fees, one for each separate notarial act performed

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One fee total, since it is the same document

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One fee, since the document only has one transaction

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No fee, since performing multiple acts on one document is discounted by law

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Both in-person and RON are capped at $2 per act

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In-person is capped at $5; RON is capped at $25

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In-person is capped at $10; RON is capped at $50

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Yes, if the notary believes the local market supports that rate

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Yes, advertised rates may differ from what is actually charged at the time of service

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No, but only if a signer actually pays $10 and then complains

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

To protect the public from being overcharged for notarial services

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To ensure notaries earn a fair and consistent living wage

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To generate revenue for the Secretary of State's office through fee collections

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To prevent unfair price competition among notaries in the same geographic area

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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The notary personally, since they perform the actual act

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The state, as notarial fees are remitted to the Secretary of State

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Both the notary and employer split the fee equally

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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A copy of the notarized document showing the notary's seal

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A journal entry confirming the notarial act was completed

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A letter from the Secretary of State confirming the statutory fee amount

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A civil penalty only, with no impact on their notary commission

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No consequence unless the individual signer formally sues in civil court

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Only a requirement to refund the excess amounts charged to each signer