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Question 1

May a Maryland notary charge a travel fee in addition to the statutory notarial act fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if both parties agree in advance

Answer

Maryland law permits a notary to charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee, provided the signer agrees beforehand.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the record a Maryland electronic notary must make for each RON session?

Accepted Answer

An electronic journal entry including an audio-visual recording reference

Answer

Maryland e-notaries must create an electronic journal entry and retain a reference to the audio-visual recording for each RON session.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

$20 ($4 × 5)

Answer

The $4 fee applies per notarial act, so five separate acts on five documents allows a maximum of $20.

Question 4

What must a Maryland notary do upon resignation of their commission regarding their journal?

Accepted Answer

Continue to preserve the journal for the full retention period

Answer

Resignation does not eliminate the retention obligation; the notary must continue to preserve the journal for the required period.

Question 5

If a notary refuses to perform a notarial act, which of the following is an acceptable reason under Maryland law?

Accepted Answer

The notary has personal knowledge that the signer is acting under duress

Answer

A notary may and should refuse when they have reasonable grounds to believe the signer is acting involuntarily or under duress.

MD Notary - Maryland Notary Exam Practice Test

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