Michigan Notary Fees and Compensation Flashcards

What is the maximum fee a Michigan notary may charge for a certified copy of an entry in their notarial journal?

Answer: $10

Michigan notaries may charge up to $10 for providing a certified copy of a journal entry.

May a Michigan notary advertise that they perform notarizations 'for free'?

Answer: Yes, a notary may offer free services as a business promotion

A notary is permitted to waive fees and may advertise free notarization services as a business or promotional service.

If a Michigan notary charges a fee for a notarial act, what information related to the fee should appear in the notary journal?

Answer: The amount of the fee charged

Best practice and Michigan guidelines call for the notary to record the fee charged in their journal entry for each notarial act.

A Michigan notary performs 10 acknowledgments in a single session for one client. What is the maximum they may charge?

Answer: $100 for the session

Each acknowledgment is a separate notarial act at up to $10 each, so 10 acts would allow a maximum charge of $100.

Which entity sets the maximum fee schedule for Michigan notaries?

Answer: Michigan Legislature through statute

The Michigan Legislature establishes the maximum fee a notary may charge through state statute.

Is a Michigan notary required to provide a receipt when collecting a notarial fee?

Answer: No, receipts are not required by Michigan notary law

Michigan notary law does not require a receipt for fees collected, though providing one is good practice.