KY Notary Notary Fees and Charges 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum fee a Kentucky notary may charge per notarial act?
- $1.00
- $5.00 (Correct answer)
- $10.00
- $25.00
Correct answer: $5.00
Kentucky law sets the maximum notary fee at $5.00 per notarial act.
Question 2: Can a Kentucky notary charge a fee for travel to perform a notarial act?
- No, all fees are capped at the per-act rate
- Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon in advance (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only the IRS mileage rate is allowed
- Only if the employer authorizes a travel fee
Correct answer: Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon in advance
A Kentucky notary may charge a separate travel fee for going to a signer's location, provided this is disclosed and agreed upon before the trip.
Question 3: Is a Kentucky notary required to charge a fee for notarial services?
- Yes, fees must always be collected
- No, notaries may perform acts for free if they choose (Correct answer)
- Only government employees may notarize for free
- Fees are waived only for non-profit organizations
Correct answer: No, notaries may perform acts for free if they choose
The statutory fee is a maximum, not a minimum, so a Kentucky notary may waive or reduce fees at their discretion.
Question 4: If a Kentucky notary charges a fee, when should the fee be disclosed?
- After the notarial act is completed
- Before the notarial act is performed (Correct answer)
- Only if the customer asks about fees
- Fees never need to be disclosed
Correct answer: Before the notarial act is performed
A Kentucky notary should disclose any fees before performing the notarial act so the signer can make an informed decision.
Question 5: Can an employer direct a Kentucky notary employee to not charge customers for notarial acts?
- No, notaries set their own fees independently
- Yes, employers may set notary fee policies for their business (Correct answer)
- Only financial institutions may direct fee waivers
- Only if the notary agrees in their employment contract
Correct answer: Yes, employers may set notary fee policies for their business
An employer who employs a notary may establish policies about fees, including requiring the notary to notarize for free for customers.
Question 6: What is the maximum fee a Kentucky notary may charge for each signature notarized during a loan signing?
- $5.00 per signature (Correct answer)
- $10.00 per signature
- $50.00 flat for the entire signing
- No statutory limit for loan signings
Correct answer: $5.00 per signature
The statutory maximum of $5.00 per notarial act applies to each signature notarized, including those in loan signings.
KY Notary Notary Fees and Charges 1
What is the maximum fee a Kentucky notary may charge per notarial act?