IN Notary Fees and Prohibited Acts 2

Question 1

What is the maximum fee an Indiana notary may charge for each notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$10.00

Answer

Under Indiana law, the maximum fee for a notarial act is $10.00 per act.

Question 2

An Indiana notary charges $15 per notarial act because they believe their experience warrants a higher rate. Is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

No, the maximum fee is set by statute and cannot be exceeded regardless of experience

Answer

Indiana's statutory fee cap of $10 per act cannot be exceeded regardless of the notary's experience or any agreement with the signer.

Question 3

Which of the following is a prohibited act for an Indiana notary?

Accepted Answer

Using the term 'notario publico' in advertising directed to Spanish-speaking communities without required disclaimers

Answer

Indiana prohibits using 'notario publico' or similar terms in advertising to Spanish-speaking communities without a disclaimer that the notary is not an attorney.

Question 4

An Indiana notary refuses to perform a notarial act unless the signer pays a fee in advance. Is this allowed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, requiring advance payment is permissible as long as the fee does not exceed the statutory maximum

Answer

Indiana notaries may require payment in advance as long as the fee charged does not exceed $10 per notarial act.

Question 5

What must an Indiana notary do if their employer directs them to notarize a document in which the employer has a financial interest?

Accepted Answer

Check whether they personally have a financial interest — an employer's interest alone does not automatically disqualify the notary

Answer

The disqualifying conflict of interest relates to the notary's personal financial interest, not merely the employer's interest in a document.

IN Notary - Indiana Notary Exam Practice Test

IN Notary - Indiana Notary Exam Practice Test

IN Notary Fees and Prohibited Acts 2