P&F-Fees Notaries May Charge Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the fee for noting the protest of mercantile paper?
$5.00
A protest is a formal written statement made by the notary public that a holder of mercantile paper presented it for payment, which was refused.
What is the fee for each notice and certified copy of protest?
$5.00
This includes notices related to both mercantile paper and maritime law.
What is the fee for noting any other protest?
$5.00
What is the fee for every deposition or official certificate or copy thereof?
$5.00
A deposition is the testimony of a witness taken not in open court.
What is the fee for the administration of an oath, including the certificate of such oath (for original plus four copies)?
$5.00
What is the fee for affixing the certificate of an oath to every duplicate original instrument beyond four?
$2.50
What is the fee for taking any acknowledgment (original plus one duplicate original)?
$5.00
This fee applies for each party signing.
What is the fee for affixing the certificate of an acknowledgment to every duplicate original beyond the first copy?
$2.50
This fee applies for each person making the acknowledgment.
What is the fee for any of the foregoing notarial acts performed for a remotely located individual, other than affixing a notary public’s certificate to a duplicate original?
$25.00
What is the fee for administration of an oath of loyalty?
No charge
An oath of loyalty is often taken by those employed by or serving in the State or county governments.
What is considered a violation of law regarding notary fees?
An overcharge
Can a notary charge less than the statutory fees for their acts?
Yes
What must a notary secure if they charge for their official services?
A State gross income tax license
Are fees collected by the notary subject to any tax?
Yes, they are subject to the State general excise tax.
