OK Notary Notary Fees and Compensation

Question 1

What is the maximum fee an Oklahoma notary may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5

Answer

$1

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$10

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$25

Question 2

May an Oklahoma notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if agreed upon in advance and reasonable

Answer

No, all fees are capped at $5 total

Answer

Yes, but only if the client requests travel outside city limits

Answer

No, travel is considered part of the notarial act

Question 3

Can an Oklahoma notary waive their fee entirely for a client?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a notary may choose to perform notarizations for free

Answer

No, collecting the fee is mandatory

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Only for government documents

Answer

Only if the notary works for a nonprofit

Question 4

An Oklahoma notary who overcharges a client above the statutory maximum may face which consequence?

Accepted Answer

Commission revocation and potential criminal charges

Answer

A civil lawsuit only

Answer

Only a warning from the Secretary of State

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A mandatory refund with no further penalty

Question 5

If an Oklahoma notary performs two acknowledgments in one sitting for the same document, how much may they charge?

Accepted Answer

$5 per signature acknowledged, up to $10

Answer

$5 total for the entire appointment

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$10 flat for multiple acts

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$2.50 per acknowledgment

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a permissible additional charge for an Oklahoma notary?

Accepted Answer

Document preparation fees for legal advice

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Printing or copying fees

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Travel expenses agreed in advance

Answer

A fee for using a notary seal