AL Notary Notary Fees and Compensation

Question 1

What is the maximum fee an Alabama notary may charge per notarial act under state law?

Accepted Answer

$5 per notarial act

Answer

Alabama law sets the maximum fee at $5 per notarial act for traditional (in-person) notarizations.

Question 2

An Alabama notary charges $20 for a single acknowledgment. This is:

Accepted Answer

Illegal — it exceeds the $5 statutory maximum

Answer

Charging more than $5 per notarial act for a traditional notarization violates Alabama's statutory fee cap, regardless of document type or experience.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, a separate travel fee may be charged if agreed upon in advance

Answer

Alabama notaries may charge a reasonable, separately agreed-upon travel fee on top of the statutory notarial fee, provided the signer agrees beforehand.

Question 4

An Alabama notary who is also a licensed attorney notarizes documents for their legal clients. Can they charge more than $5 per act?

Accepted Answer

No, the $5 cap applies to all Alabama notaries regardless of professional credentials

Answer

The $5 statutory fee cap applies universally to all notarial acts performed in Alabama, even by attorney-notaries.

Question 5

When is an Alabama notary permitted to perform a notarial act for free?

Accepted Answer

At any time — charging a fee is optional, and the notary may waive it

Answer

The $5 fee is a maximum, not a minimum; Alabama notaries may perform notarizations for free at their discretion.

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AL Notary Notary Fees and Compensation