TX NNJE Fees and Compensation 2

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Texas notary may charge for a jurat?

Accepted Answer

$6.00 per signature

Answer

The maximum fee for a jurat in Texas is $6.00 per signature, the same as for an acknowledgment.

Question 2

A Texas notary's employer instructs the notary to notarize documents for free as a company benefit. May the notary comply?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the employer may direct the notary to waive fees for company clients

Answer

An employer may instruct a notary to provide free notarization as a business service, since the statutory fee is a maximum rather than a requirement.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an allowable basis for a Texas notary fee?

Accepted Answer

The notary's personal opinion of the signer's wealth

Answer

Texas notary fees must be based on the type and number of acts performed, not on subjective judgments about a signer's financial status.

Question 4

If a Texas notary charges more than the statutory maximum fee, what is the potential consequence?

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary action by the Secretary of State, including possible commission revocation

Answer

Charging above the statutory maximum is a violation of Texas notary law and can result in disciplinary action, including revocation of the notary's commission.

Question 5

In Texas, who sets the maximum fees that notaries may charge?

Accepted Answer

The Texas Legislature through statute

Answer

Maximum notary fees in Texas are set by the Texas Legislature and codified in the Texas Government Code.

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test

TX NNJE Fees and Compensation 2