TN Notary Fees and Compensation

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

$5.00

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$2.00

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$10.00

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$25.00

Question 2

Can a Tennessee notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon in advance

Answer

No, only the statutory fee is allowed

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Only if the travel is more than 50 miles

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Only for real estate closings

Question 3

A Tennessee notary notarizes five signatures on a single document. How many fees may they charge?

Accepted Answer

One fee per signature notarized

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One fee for the entire document

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One fee per page

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No fee for multiple signatures on the same document

Question 4

Is a Tennessee notary required to charge a fee for notarization?

Accepted Answer

No, a notary may choose to waive or reduce their fee

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Yes, they must always charge the statutory fee

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Only for commercial transactions

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Only for government documents

Question 5

Which of the following would be an improper basis for charging a higher notarial fee in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

The type of identification the signer presented

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The notary traveled to the signer's location

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The notarization required unusual expertise

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The signer's urgency for same-day service

Question 6

A Tennessee employer requires its notary employees to notarize documents for free. Is this permitted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an employer may set policies requiring free notarizations for company work

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No, employers cannot waive statutory fees

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Only with Secretary of State approval

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Only for non-profit employers