TX Notary Allowable Fees and Records 3

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Texas notary may charge for certifying a copy of a document?

Accepted Answer

$6.00

Answer

$1.00

Answer

$10.00

Answer

There is no statutory cap for copy certifications

Question 2

For how long must a Texas RON notary retain the audio-visual recording of each session?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

10 years

Question 3

A notary in Texas performs a notarization for a family member at no charge. Is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, notaries are permitted to waive their fees

Answer

No, notaries must always charge the statutory fee

Answer

No, notarizing for family members is a conflict of interest

Answer

Yes, but only for immediate family members

Question 4

Which Texas Government Code provision establishes the maximum fees a notary may charge?

Accepted Answer

Texas Government Code §406.024

Answer

Texas Government Code §406.004

Answer

Texas Government Code §406.010

Answer

Texas Government Code §406.052

Question 5

Can a Texas employer require an employee who is a notary to perform notarizations for the business without extra pay?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an employer may require notarizations as a job duty without additional pay

Answer

No, the notary must always be paid the statutory fee

Answer

No, the employee can refuse any notarization request

Answer

Yes, but only if specified in a written employment contract

Question 6

What entry should a Texas notary make in their record book when they refuse to perform a notarization?

Accepted Answer

A brief entry noting the date, requestor, document type, and reason for refusal

Answer

No entry is needed since no act was performed

Answer

A formal written declination letter filed with the county clerk

Answer

An incident report submitted to the Secretary of State