MD Notary MD Notary Fees and Records

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Maryland notary may charge for performing a notarial act on a paper document?

Accepted Answer

$4 per notarial act

Answer

Maryland law caps the fee at $4 per notarial act for paper documents.

Question 2

What is the maximum fee a Maryland notary may charge for performing a remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

$25 per notarial act

Answer

Maryland law allows up to $25 per notarial act for remote online notarizations.

Question 3

Which state agency sets the maximum notarial fee schedule in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

The Maryland General Assembly through statute

Answer

Notarial fee limits are established by the Maryland General Assembly in the Notarial Acts statute.

Question 4

How long must a Maryland notary retain a journal of notarial acts performed on paper documents?

Accepted Answer

The journal is optional; no retention period is mandated

Answer

Maryland does not legally require paper-document notaries to keep a journal, though it is strongly recommended.

Question 5

Which category of notarial acts is a Maryland notary PROHIBITED from charging a fee for?

Accepted Answer

Notarizations for active duty military personnel under certain federal law

Answer

Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, certain notarial acts for active duty military members must be performed without charge.

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