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

Answer

The Kentucky statutory maximum fee is an absolute cap that cannot be exceeded, even by mutual agreement.

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

Answer

When acting in the capacity of a notary, an attorney is subject to the same notary fee cap as any other notary.

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

Answer

In Kentucky, the fee is charged per notarial act, not per page, so a single acknowledgment on a multi-page document counts as one act.

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

Answer

A notary who is not paid may pursue civil remedies for the unpaid fee but may not alter, void, or withhold a completed notarial act.

Question 5

Is a Kentucky notary required to post their fee schedule?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no requirement to post fees in Kentucky

Answer

Kentucky law does not require notaries to post a fee schedule, though transparency with customers is best practice.

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