NJ Notary Maximum Allowable Fees 2

Question 1

Under New Jersey law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$10.00 per act

Answer

New Jersey law sets the maximum fee for notarial acts at $2.50 per act for traditional notarizations. For electronic/remote notarizations, higher fees may apply.

Question 2

A New Jersey notary notarizes 5 separate signatures on a document at one appointment. What is the maximum total fee the notary may charge?

Accepted Answer

$12.50 total ($2.50 per act × 5 acts)

Answer

The maximum fee applies per notarial act. If 5 separate notarial acts are performed, the notary may charge up to $2.50 per act, for a maximum of $12.50 total.

Question 3

Under New Jersey law, may an employer require an employed notary to provide free notarization services to the employer's customers as part of their job duties?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an employer may require an employed notary to notarize without charging clients

Answer

An employer may require an employed notary to provide notarization services without charging clients as a condition of employment. This is a common arrangement in banks and real estate offices.

Question 4

A New Jersey notary who routinely charges $10 per notarial act is:

Accepted Answer

Violating the law by exceeding the $2.50 maximum fee

Answer

Charging $10 per notarial act exceeds New Jersey's maximum fee of $2.50 per act and is a statutory violation regardless of the notary's professional credentials.

Question 5

When a New Jersey notary charges a fee, what must they do according to state regulations?

Accepted Answer

Post a schedule of fees conspicuously visible to clients

Answer

New Jersey notaries who charge fees must post a schedule of fees in a location visible to clients seeking notarial services.

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NJ Notary Maximum Allowable Fees 2