DE Notary Notary Fees and Misconduct

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Delaware notary may charge for a single notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$10 per notarial act

Answer

Delaware law sets a maximum fee of $10 per notarial act that a notary may charge for their services.

Question 2

May a Delaware notary charge additional fees for travel to a signer's location?

Accepted Answer

Yes, travel fees may be charged separately if agreed upon in advance

Answer

Delaware notaries may charge separate travel fees as long as they are disclosed and agreed upon before performing the service.

Question 3

Under what circumstances may a Delaware notary perform notarial services for free?

Accepted Answer

At any time — charging a fee is optional, not mandatory

Answer

Delaware notaries are permitted to charge up to the maximum fee but are never required to charge; they may perform services for free at their discretion.

Question 4

A Delaware notary charges $50 for a single acknowledgment. Is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

No, this exceeds the statutory maximum fee of $10

Answer

Charging $50 for a single notarial act violates Delaware's $10 per-act maximum fee, regardless of the document's complexity.

Question 5

Which of the following constitutes notarial misconduct in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Notarizing a document without the signer being present

Answer

Notarizing without the signer present is a fundamental violation of notarial duty and constitutes misconduct under Delaware law.

DE Notary - Delaware Notary Exam Practice Test

DE Notary - Delaware Notary Exam Practice Test

DE Notary Notary Fees and Misconduct