MN Notary Notary Fees and Liability

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Minnesota notary may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5 per notarial act as set by Minnesota statute

Answer

Minnesota statute caps the fee a notary may charge at $5 per notarial act, though notaries may choose to charge less or nothing at all.

Question 2

May a Minnesota notary charge an additional travel fee for traveling to a signer's location?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged separately from the notarial fee if disclosed in advance

Answer

Minnesota notaries may charge a separate, reasonable travel fee in addition to the statutory per-act fee, provided the signer is informed in advance.

Question 3

Under Minnesota law, a notary who charges more than the statutory maximum fee may face which consequence?

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary action including possible commission revocation

Answer

Overcharging beyond the statutory maximum is a form of official misconduct and can result in disciplinary action by the Secretary of State, including revocation of the commission.

Question 4

Is a Minnesota notary required to charge a fee for each notarial act performed?

Accepted Answer

No, a notary may choose to charge less than the maximum or waive the fee entirely

Answer

The $5 statutory cap is a maximum, not a minimum — Minnesota notaries are free to charge less or provide free notarial services.

Question 5

A Minnesota notary employed by a bank performs notarizations for bank customers. Who typically keeps the notarial fee?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the notary's employment agreement; fees may go to the employer or the notary

Answer

Employment agreements vary — some employers allow notary employees to keep fees while others collect them as part of a free customer service, and both arrangements are permissible.

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MN Notary Notary Fees and Liability