TX NNJE Fees and Compensation

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Texas notary may charge for performing an acknowledgment as of current Texas law?

Accepted Answer

$6.00 per signature

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$1.00 per signature

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$10.00 per signature

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$25.00 per signature

Question 2

Under Texas law, what is the maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation without a signature?

Accepted Answer

$1.00

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$6.00

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$10.00

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$2.00

Question 3

Should Texas notaries record the fee charged in their notary journal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the fee charged should be recorded as part of each journal entry

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No, fees are a private business matter

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Only if the fee exceeds $20

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Only if requested by the signer

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon before the notarization

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No, additional fees of any kind are prohibited

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Yes, but only for travel over 50 miles

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Only if the signer is a business, not an individual

Question 5

A Texas notary performs a notarization for a non-profit organization. May they waive their fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a notary may choose to waive or reduce their fee

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No, notaries must always collect the statutory fee

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Only with written approval from the Secretary of State

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Only for government-related non-profits

Question 6

If a Texas notary records a fee in their journal, what happens if the actual fee differs from the recorded amount?

Accepted Answer

The discrepancy could be used as evidence of fee fraud or misrepresentation

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This is a minor clerical issue with no consequences

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The notary must refund the difference automatically

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The Secretary of State sets the corrected amount