TX Notary Allowable Fees and Records 2

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Texas notary may charge for administering an oath or affirmation?

Accepted Answer

$6.00

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$1.00

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$10.00

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$25.00

Question 2

How much may a Texas notary charge for taking an acknowledgment?

Accepted Answer

$6.00

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$1.00

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$10.00

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$20.00

Question 3

Is a Texas notary required by law to keep a record book of all notarial acts performed?

Accepted Answer

No, it is optional but strongly recommended

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Yes, it is required by Texas statute

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Yes, but only for remote online notarizations

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Yes, only for notaries who are also attorneys

Question 4

What may a notary do if they believe the fee they are about to charge might be questioned?

Accepted Answer

Provide a written fee schedule to the customer before performing the act

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Refuse to perform the act until payment is secured

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Charge the full statutory maximum to be safe

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Contact the Secretary of State for fee approval

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, travel fees are permissible and are not subject to the statutory maximum

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No, travel fees are prohibited under Texas law

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Yes, but only up to the IRS standard mileage rate

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Yes, but total fees including travel cannot exceed $20

Question 6

What type of record must a Texas notary maintain for remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

An audio-visual recording of each RON session

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No records are required for RON

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Only a physical seal impression

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A paper ledger of all RON acts