Fees and Administrative Rules Flashcards

What is the maximum fee a Utah notary may charge per notarial act under Utah Code § 46-1-12?

Answer: $10

Utah Code § 46-1-12 sets the maximum notarial fee at $10 per notarial act.

May a Utah notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee?

Answer: Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon in advance

Utah allows notaries to charge a separate travel fee beyond the notarial act fee, provided it is disclosed and agreed to by the client in advance.

Does Utah law require a notary to provide a receipt for fees charged?

Answer: No, receipts are not specifically required by Utah law but may be requested by the client

Utah notary law does not specifically mandate receipts for fees, but best practices and client requests should be accommodated.

Under Utah administrative rules, what must a notary disclose when advertising notarial services in languages other than English?

Answer: That they are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice

Utah Code § 46-1-20 requires that notaries advertising in languages other than English must disclose that they are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice.

Can a Utah notary accept payment for notarial services in cryptocurrency?

Answer: Utah law does not address cryptocurrency payment; the notary may agree to any lawful form of payment

Utah law does not specify the form of payment; notaries and clients may agree on any lawful method.

What administrative action must a Utah notary take when they change their name?

Answer: Notify the Lieutenant Governor's Office and update the commission and seal with the new name

Utah Code § 46-1-5 requires a notary to notify the Lieutenant Governor's Office of a name change and to update their commission and seal to reflect the new legal name.