OR Notary Oregon Notary Fees and Charges 2

Question 1

An Oregon notary charges $12 for a single in-person acknowledgment. Which of the following best describes this action?

Accepted Answer

Unlawful because it exceeds the $10 per-act maximum

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Lawful because acknowledgments have a higher fee cap

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Lawful if the signer agrees in writing

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Unlawful only if the signer files a complaint

Question 2

A notary completes a remote online notarization (RON) for a client. The notary charges $25. Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

The fee is lawful; $25 is the maximum allowed for RON acts

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The fee is unlawful; RON fees are capped at $10

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The fee is lawful only if the client is out of state

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The fee is unlawful; RON acts must be free of charge

Question 3

Which of the following fees may an Oregon notary charge IN ADDITION to the per-act fee?

Accepted Answer

A reasonable travel fee disclosed before the act

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A certification fee for using an official seal

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An administrative fee for maintaining the notary journal

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A technology surcharge for electronic signatures

Question 4

A signer asks an Oregon notary to perform three jurats and two acknowledgments during a single visit. What is the maximum fee the notary may charge for the five notarial acts combined?

Accepted Answer

$50

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$10

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$30

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$70

Question 5

What happens if an Oregon notary charges a fee higher than the statutory maximum?

Accepted Answer

The notary may face disciplinary action including revocation of commission

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The notary simply refunds the excess to the signer

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Nothing, because fee violations are not actionable

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The notary must pay a fine equal to double the overcharge to the state

Question 6

An Oregon notary who also works as a paralegal at a law firm is asked to notarize documents for the firm's clients during office hours. The firm's policy is that notarizations are provided free of charge. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Follow the employer's no-fee policy, as employers may restrict fee collection

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Charge the maximum statutory fee regardless of employer policy

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Charge a reduced fee of $5 per act as a compromise

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Resign as a notary if the employer prohibits fees

Question 7

Which of the following statements about Oregon notary fees is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Notaries must always charge the maximum allowed fee

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Notaries may charge up to $10 per in-person notarial act

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Notaries may charge up to $25 per RON act

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Employers may prohibit notaries from charging fees during work hours