MO Notary - Missouri Notary Notary Fees and Bond Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Missouri notary is preparing a fee schedule to display in their office. According to state law, which of the following is a mandatory requirement for this schedule?

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It must be printed in a type size no smaller than twelve-point.

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It must be approved by the Secretary of State before display.

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It must list both maximum fees and any potential travel fees.

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It must be displayed in English and any other language the notary speaks.

Question 2

A client requests a Missouri notary to travel to their home to notarize a document with two signatures requiring acknowledgments. The notary and client agree on a $15 travel fee. What is the maximum total amount the notary can legally charge for this service?

Accepted Answer

$25.00, which includes $10 for the two acknowledgments plus the $15 travel fee.

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$15.00, as the travel fee includes the notarization.

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$20.00, which includes $5 for the first signature and the $15 travel fee.

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$10.00, as travel fees are not permitted for standard notarial acts.

Question 3

Which of the following statements accurately describes the primary purpose and liability associated with a Missouri notary's $10,000 surety bond?

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The bond protects the public from financial harm, and the notary must repay the surety for any claims paid.

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The bond protects the notary from lawsuits up to $10,000.

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The bond is an insurance policy paid by the state to protect the public.

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The bond protects the notary's employer if the notary makes an error during work-related notarizations.

Question 4

A Missouri notary is asked to notarize signatures on absentee voter registration forms for a local community drive. Regarding fees for this service, the notary must:

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Perform the notarization at no charge.

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Charge the standard fee for a signature witnessing.

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Offer a discounted fee of no more than one dollar.

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Charge a fee only if there are more than five forms.

Question 5

If a surety company pays out a claim against a Missouri notary's bond due to the notary's official misconduct, what is a potential direct consequence for the notary's commission?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State may suspend the commission until a new bond is secured.

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The commission is automatically extended for another four years.

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The notary is required to pay a fine directly to the injured party.

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There is no consequence as long as the notary pays back the surety company within 30 days.

Question 6

A Missouri notary performs an electronic notarization for a document requiring a jurat. What is the maximum fee the notary can charge for this specific electronic notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5.00 per signature.

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$25.00, the standard fee for all remote online notarizations.

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$10.00, as electronic acts have a higher fee structure.

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There is no fee limit for electronic notarial acts.