MD Notary MD Notary Fees and Records

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Maryland notary may charge for performing a notarial act on a paper document?

Accepted Answer

$4 per notarial act

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$2 per notarial act

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$10 per notarial act

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$5 per notarial act

Question 2

What is the maximum fee a Maryland notary may charge for performing a remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

$25 per notarial act

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$4 per notarial act

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$10 per notarial act

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$50 per notarial act

Question 3

Which state agency sets the maximum notarial fee schedule in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

The Maryland General Assembly through statute

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The Secretary of State's office

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The Governor's office

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The Maryland Bar Association

Question 4

How long must a Maryland notary retain a journal of notarial acts performed on paper documents?

Accepted Answer

The journal is optional; no retention period is mandated

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5 years from the last entry

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10 years from the last entry

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1 year from commission expiration

Question 5

Which category of notarial acts is a Maryland notary PROHIBITED from charging a fee for?

Accepted Answer

Notarizations for active duty military personnel under certain federal law

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Notarizations for senior citizens over 65

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Notarizations for nonprofit organizations

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Notarizations requested by a government agency

Question 6

A Maryland notary charges $6 for a single acknowledgment on a paper document. What has occurred?

Accepted Answer

The notary has violated the statutory fee cap

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The fee is acceptable if the signer consented in writing

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The fee is within the legal limit

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The fee is only permissible for attorneys who are also notaries