OK Notary Notary Fees and Compensation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum fee an Oklahoma notary may charge per notarial act?
- $1
- $5 (Correct answer)
- $10
- $25
Correct answer: $5
Oklahoma law caps the fee for each notarial act at $5.
Question 2: May an Oklahoma notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee?
- No, all fees are capped at $5 total
- Yes, if agreed upon in advance and reasonable (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only if the client requests travel outside city limits
- No, travel is considered part of the notarial act
Correct answer: Yes, if agreed upon in advance and reasonable
A notary may charge a reasonable travel fee in addition to the notarial fee, provided both parties agree in advance.
Question 3: Can an Oklahoma notary waive their fee entirely for a client?
- No, collecting the fee is mandatory
- Yes, a notary may choose to perform notarizations for free (Correct answer)
- Only for government documents
- Only if the notary works for a nonprofit
Correct answer: Yes, a notary may choose to perform notarizations for free
Oklahoma notaries are permitted to waive their fees at their discretion; the statutory fee is a maximum, not a requirement.
Question 4: An Oklahoma notary who overcharges a client above the statutory maximum may face which consequence?
- A civil lawsuit only
- Commission revocation and potential criminal charges (Correct answer)
- Only a warning from the Secretary of State
- A mandatory refund with no further penalty
Correct answer: Commission revocation and potential criminal charges
Overcharging beyond the statutory fee limit can result in commission revocation and possible criminal liability under Oklahoma law.
Question 5: If an Oklahoma notary performs two acknowledgments in one sitting for the same document, how much may they charge?
- $5 total for the entire appointment
- $5 per signature acknowledged, up to $10 (Correct answer)
- $10 flat for multiple acts
- $2.50 per acknowledgment
Correct answer: $5 per signature acknowledged, up to $10
The $5 fee applies per notarial act, so two acknowledgments may be charged at $5 each.
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT a permissible additional charge for an Oklahoma notary?
- Printing or copying fees
- Travel expenses agreed in advance
- A fee for using a notary seal
- Document preparation fees for legal advice (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Document preparation fees for legal advice
Notaries may not charge for legal advice or document preparation, as that constitutes unauthorized practice of law.
OK Notary Notary Fees and Compensation 1
What is the maximum fee an Oklahoma notary may charge per notarial act?