MD Notary Fees and Records Flashcards
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May a Maryland notary charge a travel fee in addition to the statutory notarial act fee?
Answer: Yes, if both parties agree in advance
Maryland law permits a notary to charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee, provided the signer agrees beforehand.
Which of the following best describes the record a Maryland electronic notary must make for each RON session?
Answer: An electronic journal entry including an audio-visual recording reference
Maryland e-notaries must create an electronic journal entry and retain a reference to the audio-visual recording for each RON session.
A notary performs 5 separate notarial acts on 5 different documents for the same signer in one sitting. What is the maximum fee the Maryland notary may charge for the paper notarizations?
Answer: $20 ($4 × 5)
The $4 fee applies per notarial act, so five separate acts on five documents allows a maximum of $20.
What must a Maryland notary do upon resignation of their commission regarding their journal?
Answer: Continue to preserve the journal for the full retention period
Resignation does not eliminate the retention obligation; the notary must continue to preserve the journal for the required period.
If a notary refuses to perform a notarial act, which of the following is an acceptable reason under Maryland law?
Answer: The notary has personal knowledge that the signer is acting under duress
A notary may and should refuse when they have reasonable grounds to believe the signer is acting involuntarily or under duress.
Which element is required on every journal entry made by a Maryland electronic notary?
Answer: The type of notarial act performed
Each journal entry must identify the type of notarial act (e.g., acknowledgment, jurat) performed during the transaction.