KY Notary Notary Fees and Charges 2

Question 1

Can a Kentucky notary charge more than the statutory maximum fee by mutual agreement with the signer?

Accepted Answer

No, the statutory maximum cannot be exceeded under any circumstances

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Yes, if both parties agree in writing

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Yes, for complex commercial documents

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Only if the notary is also an attorney

Question 2

If a Kentucky notary is also an attorney, may they charge attorney fees for notarial services?

Accepted Answer

No, the notary fee cap applies when acting as a notary, separate from legal fees

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Yes, attorney rates apply to all services they provide

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Yes, if the client is also paying for legal advice

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Attorney-notaries are exempt from fee limitations

Question 3

May a Kentucky notary charge a fee for each individual page of a multi-page document?

Accepted Answer

No, the fee is per notarial act, not per page

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Yes, one fee per page is standard

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Yes, if the document exceeds ten pages

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Only if the document requires multiple certificates

Question 4

What should a Kentucky notary do if a customer refuses to pay the agreed-upon fee?

Accepted Answer

Seek payment through civil means but cannot alter the completed document

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Confiscate the document until payment is made

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Void the notarial act and remove their seal

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Refuse to return the customer's identification

Question 5

Is a Kentucky notary required to post their fee schedule?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no requirement to post fees in Kentucky

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Yes, fees must be posted in their place of business

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Only if they charge the maximum allowable fee

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Yes, but only in electronic form online

Question 6

Can a Kentucky notary charge a fee for a notarial act that is ultimately refused because the signer cannot be properly identified?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a fee for time spent may be charged even if the act is refused

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No, fees may only be charged for completed notarial acts

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Only if the notary traveled to reach the signer

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Only if a fee agreement was signed in advance