Allowable Fees and Records Flashcards

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

Answer: $6.00

Texas Government Code §406.024 sets the maximum fee for certifying a copy at $6.00 per document.

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

Answer: 5 years

Texas law requires RON notaries to retain audio-visual recordings of remote notarization sessions for a minimum of five years.

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

Answer: Yes, notaries are permitted to waive their fees

Texas law sets maximum fees but does not require notaries to charge any fee; a notary may waive fees for family, friends, or charitable purposes.

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

Answer: Texas Government Code §406.024

Texas Government Code §406.024 sets the fee schedule for notarial acts in Texas.

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

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

An employer can require a notary employee to perform notarizations as part of their job duties without paying any separate notarial fee, since the employee is compensated through their salary.

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

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

Making a record of a refused notarization is a best practice that documents the notary's reasons for declining and protects them if questions arise later.