SC Notary - South Carolina Notary Allowable Notary Fees Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to South Carolina law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for performing a single signature witnessing?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

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$10.00

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$2.50

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A reasonable fee agreed upon with the signer

Question 2

A client presents a document to a South Carolina notary that requires the notarization of three separate signatures, each requiring a jurat. The notary and client have not discussed any other charges. What is the maximum total fee the notary can charge for these notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

$15.00

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$5.00

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$10.00

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$25.00

Question 3

A South Carolina notary agrees to travel to a client's office to perform a notarization. Which of the following conditions MUST be met for the notary to legally charge a travel fee?

Accepted Answer

The notary and client must agree on the travel fee in advance of the travel.

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The travel fee must be based on the current federal mileage rate.

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The travel fee cannot be more than the fee for the notarial act itself.

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The notary must get approval from the Secretary of State's office.

Question 4

A notary public in South Carolina decides to charge for their services. What is a specific requirement mandated by law regarding these fees?

Accepted Answer

The notary must conspicuously display an English-language schedule of fees.

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The notary must report all fees collected annually to the Secretary of State.

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The notary must offer a discount for state and federal government documents.

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The notary must charge the same fee to every individual for the same service.

Question 5

A notary is asked to administer an oath to two witnesses simultaneously for a court proceeding. Neither witness is signing a document. What is the maximum fee the notary can charge for this service?

Accepted Answer

$10.00

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$5.00

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$15.00

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$2.50

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a fee that a South Carolina notary is explicitly authorized by statute to charge?

Accepted Answer

An administrative fee for recording the notarization in a journal.

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A $5.00 fee for taking an acknowledgment.

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A $5.00 fee for administering an oath to a single person.

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A pre-agreed travel fee to meet a client.