TN Notary Fees and Compensation 2

Question 1

When must a Tennessee notary disclose their fee before performing a notarization?

Accepted Answer

Before the notarization is performed

Answer

Best practice and fairness require the notary to disclose their fee before performing the notarial act so the signer can decide whether to proceed.

Question 2

Can a Tennessee notary charge for a failed notarization attempt where the signer lacked acceptable ID?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a fee may be charged for the notary's time even if the notarization could not be completed

Answer

A notary may charge a fee for their time and travel even when a notarization cannot be completed due to the signer's failure to provide acceptable identification.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

$25.00

Answer

Tennessee law permits notaries performing remote online notarizations to charge up to $25.00 per remote notarial act.

Question 4

If a Tennessee notary overcharges a signer, what potential consequence could the notary face?

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary action including suspension or revocation of their commission

Answer

Overcharging is a violation of the Tennessee Notary Public Act and can result in disciplinary action by the Secretary of State, including suspension or revocation of the notary commission.

Question 5

A Tennessee notary works at a shipping store that charges customers $10 per notarization, above the $5 statutory cap. Who is responsible for the overcharge?

Accepted Answer

Only the notary is liable

Answer

The notary is personally responsible for complying with Tennessee's fee statute; charging above the cap makes the notary liable regardless of the employer's pricing policy.

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TN Notary Fees and Compensation 2