Notary Fees and Compensation Flashcards
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A West Virginia notary posts a sign reading 'All notarizations $10.' A regular customer asks for a discount. May the notary charge that customer $5?
Answer: Yes, a notary may charge any amount at or below the maximum, including different amounts for different signers
Because the rule sets only a ceiling, the notary is free to charge less to any signer.
A notary performs one jurat and one acknowledgment for the same signer in one visit. What is the maximum total the notary may charge for these in-person acts?
Answer: $20, because each act may be billed up to $10
A jurat and an acknowledgment are two separate notarial acts, each subject to the $10 cap.
Which of the following may a West Virginia notary NOT condition on receiving an extra payment above the maximum fee?
Answer: Completing the notarial certificate for an act already performed
The notarial act and its certificate are covered by the capped fee, so demanding more to finish the certificate is an overcharge.
A signer paid $10 but the notarization was later found invalid because the notary's commission had expired. What is the fair and expected remedy regarding the fee?
Answer: Refund the fee, since no valid notarial act was performed
A fee is earned only by a valid notarial act, so an invalid act should result in a refund.
How should a notary handle fees when notarizing for a state agency customer versus a private customer in West Virginia?
Answer: The same maximum fee limits apply regardless of who the signer is
The fee caps apply per notarial act no matter the identity of the signer.
A notary advertises 'guaranteed notarization for $10 even if your ID is expired.' What is wrong with this from a fees-and-compensation standpoint?
Answer: Accepting payment to guarantee an act that may be improper misuses the fee authority and the office
A notary may not sell a promise to notarize regardless of legal requirements, whatever the price.
Which recordkeeping habit best supports a West Virginia notary who charges fees for both in-person and remote online acts?
Answer: Noting the type of act and the fee charged for every notarization performed
Consistent per-act fee records prove compliance with the different in-person and remote caps.