Notary Fees and Ethics Flashcards

What is the maximum fee a Vermont notary may charge per notarial act?

Answer: $10 per notarial act

Vermont law sets a maximum fee of $10 per notarial act that a notary public may charge.

May a Vermont notary charge a travel fee in addition to the per-act fee?

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

Vermont notaries may charge a reasonable travel fee on top of the per-act fee, provided the fee is disclosed to the signer before travel occurs.

A Vermont notary is employed by a bank. Must the bank allow the notary to charge customers for notarial acts?

Answer: No, the employer may require the notary to perform acts free of charge for customers

An employer may direct a notary-employee to perform notarial acts for customers without charge as part of their job duties.

Which ethical obligation prohibits a Vermont notary from notarizing a document in which they have a direct financial interest?

Answer: The prohibition on notarizing documents in which the notary is a named party or has a financial interest

Vermont notaries must not notarize documents in which they have a direct financial interest or are named as a party, as this creates a disqualifying conflict of interest.

A Vermont notary refuses to notarize a document because of the signer's race. This is:

Answer: A violation of law and notary ethics

Refusing notarial services based on race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics violates Vermont law and notary ethical standards.

Is a Vermont notary allowed to advertise notarial services in a foreign language without a disclaimer?

Answer: No, they must include a disclaimer that they are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice

Vermont notaries who advertise in a language other than English must include a disclaimer that they are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice, to prevent misunderstanding about their role.