IL Notary Maximum Allowable Fees and Fee Schedule Display 2

Question 1

What is the maximum fee an Illinois notary may charge for performing a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$25.00

Answer

Under current Illinois law, the maximum fee a notary may charge for a notarial act is $25.00.

Question 2

Is an Illinois notary required to charge a fee for notarial services?

Accepted Answer

No, the notary may waive fees entirely

Answer

Illinois notaries are not required to charge any fee and may provide notarial services free of charge.

Question 3

Where must an Illinois notary display their fee schedule?

Accepted Answer

In a conspicuous location at their place of business

Answer

Illinois law requires notaries to display their fee schedule in a conspicuous place at their regular place of business.

Question 4

An Illinois mobile notary travels to a client's location. Can they charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, travel fees are separate from notarial fees

Answer

Illinois notaries may charge a separate, reasonable travel fee for mobile services in addition to the statutory notarial fee.

Question 5

What happens if an Illinois notary charges more than the maximum allowable fee?

Accepted Answer

The notary may face commission revocation and penalties

Answer

Overcharging constitutes a violation of the Illinois Notary Public Act and can result in revocation of the notary's commission.

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