TX NNJE Fees and Compensation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum fee a Texas notary may charge for performing an acknowledgment as of current Texas law?
- $1.00 per signature
- $6.00 per signature (Correct answer)
- $10.00 per signature
- $25.00 per signature
Correct answer: $6.00 per signature
Texas law sets the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment at $6.00 per signature notarized.
Question 2: Under Texas law, what is the maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation without a signature?
- $1.00 (Correct answer)
- $6.00
- $10.00
- $2.00
Correct answer: $1.00
The maximum statutory fee for administering an oath or affirmation without a signature in Texas is $1.00.
Question 3: Should Texas notaries record the fee charged in their notary journal?
- No, fees are a private business matter
- Yes, the fee charged should be recorded as part of each journal entry (Correct answer)
- Only if the fee exceeds $20
- Only if requested by the signer
Correct answer: Yes, the fee charged should be recorded as part of each journal entry
Recording the fee charged for each notarial act in the journal is recommended best practice to document compliance with Texas fee limits.
Question 4: Can a Texas notary charge a travel fee in addition to the statutory notarial fee?
- No, additional fees of any kind are prohibited
- Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon before the notarization (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only for travel over 50 miles
- Only if the signer is a business, not an individual
Correct answer: Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon before the notarization
Texas notaries may charge a reasonable travel fee in addition to statutory notarial fees, but the signer must agree to it in advance.
Question 5: A Texas notary performs a notarization for a non-profit organization. May they waive their fee?
- No, notaries must always collect the statutory fee
- Yes, a notary may choose to waive or reduce their fee (Correct answer)
- Only with written approval from the Secretary of State
- Only for government-related non-profits
Correct answer: Yes, a notary may choose to waive or reduce their fee
Texas notaries are permitted to waive or reduce their fees at their own discretion; the statutory fee is a maximum, not a mandatory charge.
Question 6: If a Texas notary records a fee in their journal, what happens if the actual fee differs from the recorded amount?
- This is a minor clerical issue with no consequences
- The discrepancy could be used as evidence of fee fraud or misrepresentation (Correct answer)
- The notary must refund the difference automatically
- The Secretary of State sets the corrected amount
Correct answer: The discrepancy could be used as evidence of fee fraud or misrepresentation
A discrepancy between the journal-recorded fee and the actual fee charged could constitute evidence of fraud or a violation of Texas notary law.
TX NNJE Fees and Compensation 1
What is the maximum fee a Texas notary may charge for performing an acknowledgment as of current Texas law?