MI Notary Michigan Notary Fees and Compensation 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

$10

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The amount of the fee charged

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

$100 for the session

Answer

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

Question 5

Which entity sets the maximum fee schedule for Michigan notaries?

Accepted Answer

Michigan Legislature through statute

Answer

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

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