WV Notary Notary Fees and Compensation 2

Question 1

Under West Virginia rules, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for a single traditional (in-person) notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$10

Answer

The Secretary of State's rules cap the fee for a traditional notarial act at $10.

Question 2

What is the maximum fee a West Virginia notary may charge for performing a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

$25

Answer

West Virginia allows up to $25 per remote online notarial act, higher than the in-person cap.

Question 3

Which body establishes the maximum notarial fees in West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State, through legislative rule

Answer

WV Code authorizes the Secretary of State to set maximum notarial fees by rule.

Question 4

A West Virginia notary wants to charge a signer for driving 30 miles to a signing. What must be true for a travel fee to be proper?

Accepted Answer

The signer agrees to the travel charge in advance and it is separate from the notarial fee

Answer

Travel charges are permitted only as a separate cost the signer agrees to before the service, not as part of the notarial fee cap.

Question 5

Is a West Virginia notary required to charge a fee for a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

No, charging a fee is optional and the notary may charge less than the maximum or nothing

Answer

The rules set only a maximum; a notary may reduce or waive the fee entirely.

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