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

    Answer: $6.00

    Texas Government Code §406.024 sets the maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation at $6.00 per oath.

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

    Answer: $6.00

    The maximum fee for taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument is $6.00 per signature under Texas Government Code §406.024.

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

    Answer: No, it is optional but strongly recommended

    Texas Government Code does not require conventional notaries to maintain a record book, though it is strongly recommended as best practice.

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

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

    Providing a written fee schedule in advance is the best practice to ensure transparency and avoid fee disputes.

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

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

    Texas notaries may charge a separate travel or convenience fee in addition to the statutory notarial fee, and travel fees are not capped by the notarial fee schedule.

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

    Answer: An audio-visual recording of each RON session

    Texas law requires RON notaries to retain an audio-visual recording of each remote online notarization session for a minimum of five years.

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  1. statutes.capitol.texas.gov — Eligibility, fees, renewal, score validity · verified Oct 2026
  2. sos.state.tx.us — Test delivery, score release, time limit, fees, passing score, retake policy, test dates · verified Oct 2026