KY Notary Notary Fees and Charges

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Kentucky notary may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

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$1.00

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$10.00

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$25.00

Question 2

Can a Kentucky notary charge a fee for travel to perform a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon in advance

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No, all fees are capped at the per-act rate

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Yes, but only the IRS mileage rate is allowed

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Only if the employer authorizes a travel fee

Question 3

Is a Kentucky notary required to charge a fee for notarial services?

Accepted Answer

No, notaries may perform acts for free if they choose

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Yes, fees must always be collected

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Only government employees may notarize for free

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Fees are waived only for non-profit organizations

Question 4

If a Kentucky notary charges a fee, when should the fee be disclosed?

Accepted Answer

Before the notarial act is performed

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After the notarial act is completed

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Only if the customer asks about fees

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Fees never need to be disclosed

Question 5

Can an employer direct a Kentucky notary employee to not charge customers for notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, employers may set notary fee policies for their business

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No, notaries set their own fees independently

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Only financial institutions may direct fee waivers

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Only if the notary agrees in their employment contract

Question 6

What is the maximum fee a Kentucky notary may charge for each signature notarized during a loan signing?

Accepted Answer

$5.00 per signature

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$10.00 per signature

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$50.00 flat for the entire signing

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No statutory limit for loan signings