OR Notary Oregon Notary Fees and Charges

Question 1

What is the maximum fee an Oregon notary may charge for a single in-person notarial act under ORS 194.505?

Accepted Answer

$10

Answer

ORS 194.505 sets the maximum fee for each in-person notarial act at $10.

Question 2

Under Oregon law, what is the maximum fee a notary may charge for a notarial act performed using communication technology (remote online notarization)?

Accepted Answer

$25

Answer

ORS 194.505 allows a maximum fee of $25 per notarial act performed via communication technology (RON).

Question 3

Is an Oregon notary required to charge a fee for every notarial act performed?

Accepted Answer

No, the notary may choose to waive or reduce the fee

Answer

Oregon law permits but does not require notaries to charge fees; a notary may waive or reduce the fee at their discretion.

Question 4

An Oregon notary performs five separate notarial acts in a single appointment. What is the maximum total fee the notary may lawfully collect?

Accepted Answer

$50

Answer

The $10 maximum applies per notarial act, so five acts × $10 = $50 maximum total.

Question 5

Which Oregon statute governs the fee schedule for notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

ORS 194.505

Answer

ORS 194.505 is the specific Oregon statute that sets the maximum fees a notary may charge for notarial acts.

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary Oregon Notary Fees and Charges