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According to the Notary Handbook, under what condition is a notary public required to charge for their services?
According to the Notary Handbook, under what condition is a notary public required to charge for their services?
- When notarizing documents related to real estate transactions.
- When appointed to act for certain public agencies, remitting the fees to the employing agency. (correct)
- When the notarial act involves more than three signatures.
- When notarizing out-of-state documents.
A notary public notarizes a signature on a veteran's application for pension benefits. Based on the Government Code, what is the permissible fee?
A notary public notarizes a signature on a veteran's application for pension benefits. Based on the Government Code, what is the permissible fee?
- The standard maximum fee as specified in Government Code section 8211.
- No fee, as per Government Code section 6107. (correct)
- Half the standard maximum fee as a courtesy.
- A fee determined by the notary, not exceeding $5.
What information must a notary public record in their journal if they perform a notarial act without charging a fee?
What information must a notary public record in their journal if they perform a notarial act without charging a fee?
- The estimated value of the notarized document.
- A note indicating “no fee” or “0.” (correct)
- The reason for waiving the fee and the client's name.
- A detailed explanation of the financial hardship of the client.
If a notary public is employed by a private company, who has the discretion to determine the notarial fee, provided it does not exceed the legal maximum?
If a notary public is employed by a private company, who has the discretion to determine the notarial fee, provided it does not exceed the legal maximum?
In which of the following scenarios is a notary public prohibited from charging a fee?
In which of the following scenarios is a notary public prohibited from charging a fee?
A notary public is asked to notarize signatures on vote by mail ballot identification envelopes. What fee, if any, can the notary charge for this service?
A notary public is asked to notarize signatures on vote by mail ballot identification envelopes. What fee, if any, can the notary charge for this service?
According to the Government Code, under what circumstance is a notary public working for a public entity prohibited from collecting a fee?
According to the Government Code, under what circumstance is a notary public working for a public entity prohibited from collecting a fee?
What is the primary condition that allows a notary public to charge less than the maximum fee specified by the Government Code?
What is the primary condition that allows a notary public to charge less than the maximum fee specified by the Government Code?
A notary public is appointed to a military base. According to the Government Code, what guidelines must they follow regarding fees?
A notary public is appointed to a military base. According to the Government Code, what guidelines must they follow regarding fees?
In addition to the fee amount, what other information must a notary public record in their journal for each notarial act conducted?
In addition to the fee amount, what other information must a notary public record in their journal for each notarial act conducted?
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Notary Fees
Notary Fees
Maximum fees for notary services are set by Government Code section 8211, but notaries can charge less or no fee at their discretion.
Fee Exceptions
Fee Exceptions
Notaries on military reservations, verifying nomination documents, or assisting with pension-related documents cannot charge fees.
Veteran Exemption
Veteran Exemption
No fee for notarizing veterans' benefit applications or vote-by-mail ballot envelopes.
Public Agency Notaries
Public Agency Notaries
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Journal Entry for No Fee
Journal Entry for No Fee
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Study Notes
- Government Code section 8211 dictates the maximum fees for notary public services.
- Notaries can charge less than the maximum or no fee at all.
- Fee charging and amount are at the notary's or employer's discretion, but cannot exceed maximums.
- Notaries must record fees in their journal, even if the fee is "no fee" or "0".
Exceptions to Fees
- Notaries on military and naval reservations (per Government Code section 8203.6 and 8203.1) cannot collect fees.
- Notaries verifying nomination documents or circulator affidavits (per Elections Code section 8080) cannot collect fees.
- Public entity notaries notarizing pension-related affidavits, applications, or vouchers (per Government Code section 6106) cannot collect fees.
- Notaries cannot charge US military veterans for notarizing applications or claims for veteran's benefits (per Government Code section 6107).
- No fees for notarizing signatures on vote by mail ballot identification envelopes or other voting materials (per Government Code section 8211(d)).
Notaries for Public Agencies
- Notaries acting for certain public agencies (per Government Code section 8202.5) must charge for all services (per Government Code section 6100).
- These notaries must remit the fees to their employing agency.
- Every fee charged must be recorded in the journal.
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