Notary Fees and Compensation Flashcards

Does Washington State set maximum fees that a notary may charge for notarial acts?

Answer: Yes, Washington law establishes maximum fees for notarial acts

Washington law sets maximum fees that notaries may charge for individual notarial acts to protect the public from excessive charges.

What is the maximum fee a Washington notary may charge per notarial act under state law?

Answer: $10

Washington law sets the maximum fee at $10 per notarial act for in-person notarizations.

Can a Washington notary charge less than the maximum allowed fee?

Answer: Yes, notaries may charge any amount up to the maximum or nothing at all

Notaries are free to charge any amount at or below the statutory maximum, including performing free notarizations.

May a Washington employer require their employee notary to perform notarizations for free as part of their job?

Answer: Yes, an employer may require free notarizations as a condition of employment

An employer may require their notary employee to perform notarizations without charging a fee as part of their job duties.

Can a Washington notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial act fee?

Answer: Yes, Washington allows notaries to charge travel fees if the signer agrees in advance

Washington notaries may charge a separate travel fee for mobile notarization services, provided the signer agrees to the fee in advance.

What must a Washington notary do if they decide to charge for a notarial act?

Answer: Disclose the fee to the signer before performing the notarial act

Notaries should disclose their fees to signers before performing the notarial act to avoid disputes.