KS Notary Fees and Charges

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Kansas notary public may charge per in-person notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$2.00

Answer

Kansas law (K.S.A. 53-520) sets the maximum fee at $2 per notarial act for in-person notarizations.

Question 2

Under Kansas law, what is the maximum fee a notary may charge for each notarial act performed via remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

$25.00

Answer

Kansas permits a maximum fee of $25 per notarial act performed through remote online notarization, reflecting the additional technology costs involved.

Question 3

A Kansas notary travels to a signer's home to perform a notarization. May the notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided the notary and signer agree to the travel fee before the trip

Answer

Kansas law allows notaries to charge a travel fee separate from the notarial fee, but only if both parties agree to the travel fee in advance.

Question 4

When must a Kansas notary disclose the fees charged for a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Before performing the notarial act

Answer

Notaries must disclose their fees before performing the notarial act so the signer can make an informed decision about whether to proceed.

Question 5

A Kansas state agency employee is commissioned as a notary and is asked to notarize documents for official agency business. What fee may the employee-notary charge the agency?

Accepted Answer

No fee, as they are already compensated through their government salary

Answer

Government employees acting as notaries for official government business generally cannot charge fees, as they are already compensated through their employment.

KS - Notary Exam Practice Test

KS - Notary Exam Practice Test

KS Notary Fees and Charges