PA Notary Exam Prep: Fees

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Who determines the fees for notaries public?

a) Notaries public themselves
b) The Department of State
c) The employers of notaries public
d) The customers utilizing notary services

Answer: b) The fees for notaries public are established by the Department of State.

Can a notary public charge a fee higher than the one fixed by the Department of State?

a) Yes, as long as it is a reasonable fee.
b) Yes, if mutually agreed upon by the notary public and the employer.
c) No, a notary public cannot charge a fee in excess of the fee determined by the Department of State.
d) No, a notary public cannot charge any fees for notarial acts.

Answer: c) No, a notary public may not charge or receive a fee for a notarial act in excess of the fee fixed by the Department of State.

What is the fee for administering an oath or affirmation?

a) $2.00
b) $3.00
c) $5.00
d) $7.00

Answer: c) The fee for administering an oath or affirmation is $5.00.

The fees earned by a notary public belong to:

a) The fees belong to the employer of the notary public.
b) The fees belong to the entity that employs the notary public.
c) The fees belong to the notary public unless mutually agreed otherwise.
d) The fees belong to the Department of State.

Answer: c) The fees earned by a notary public are presumed to be the property of the notary public unless there is a mutual agreement between the notary public and the employer stating otherwise.

Where should a notary public display their fee schedule?

a) On their personal website.
b) In the notary journal.
c) In a conspicuous location in their place of business.
d) On the Department of State's website.

Answer: c) The law requires a notary public to display their fee schedule in a conspicuous location in their place of business.

In addition to notary public fees, can a notary public charge additional fees for clerical or administrative services?

a) No, notary public fees are the only fees allowed.
b) Yes, as long as the additional fees are reasonable.
c) Yes, without any limitations.
d) Yes, but only with the consent of the Department of State.

Answer: b) Notaries public may charge clerical or administrative fees for services related to the notarial act, as long as these fees are customary and reasonable for the geographic area and the service rendered.

How much does a notary public charge for taking an acknowledgment?

a) $2.00
b) $3.00
c) $5.00
d) $7.00

Answer: c) The fee for taking an acknowledgment is $5.00.

What should a notary public do if a person utilizing their services requests information about the fees?

a) Refuse to provide any information.
b) Provide a verbal explanation of the fees.
c) Provide the fee schedule upon request.
d) Direct the person to the Department of State's website.

Answer: c) A notary public should provide the fee schedule to a person utilizing their services upon request.

If you waive your notarial fee, are you still required to make a record of the notarial act in your journal?

a) When a fee is waived, a notary can decide not to make a record of it.
b) No
c) When a fee is waived, the notarial should not be recorded.
d) Yes.

Answer: d) Yes. A notary public must make a record in their journal of every notarial act that they perform.

How much does a notary public charge for certifying or attesting a copy or deposition?

a) $2.00
b) $3.00
c) $5.00
d) $7.00

Answer: c) The fee for certifying or attesting a copy or deposition is $5.00.

What is the fee for noting a protest of a negotiable instrument per page?

a) $2.00
b) $3.00
c) $5.00
d) $7.00

Answer: b) The fee for noting a protest of a negotiable instrument per page is $3.00.

Jan, a mobile notary, went to a hospital to notarize documents for a customer. She charged a $100 travel fee in addition to $5 for an affidavit and $5 to attest a signature. How should these charges be reflected on the receipt?

a) Jan should provide an itemized receipt.
b) Jan should provide three separate receipts.
c) Jan should provide one receipt with only the total amount.
d) Jan should provide two separate receipts: one for notary services and another for travel services.

Answer: a) She should provide an itemized receipt.

If more than one person takes an acknowledgement can a notary public charge an additional fee?

a) No.
b) Yes.

Answer: b) Yes. A notary public can charge an additional fee of $2.00 for each additional name when taking acknowledgment.

Kelise works for a real estate investment firm. Her employer paid for her to become a notary public. A client of the firm is paying $50 to have Kelise notarize several documents. Who is entitled to the $50 fee for notary services?

a) The real estate investment firm
b) Kelise
c) A neutral third party.
d) Kelise and the firm should split the fee because they don’t have an agreement.

Answer: b) According to the law, “unless mutually agreed by the notary public and the employer, notary fees shall NOT belong to or be received by the entity that employs the notary public.”

Kylie had an affidavit and an acknowledgment notarized. After the notarizations were complete, the notary provided Kylie with a receipt stating: “Notarial Services $10.” Was Kylie given a proper receipt?

a) Yes.
b) The notary was not obligated to provide a receipt. It was just a courtesy.
c) No. The notary should have provided separate receipts for each service.
d) No. The notary should have provided an itemized receipt.

Answer: d) If a notary public charges fees for notarial services, "the fees of the notary shall be separately stated." (Itemized)

Victoria works as a notary at an insurance agency. Where should a list of her administrative fees be displayed?

a) On a wall beside her desk.
b) In a private conference room.
c) Near the watercooler.
d) In a drawer inside her desk.

Answer: a) On the wall beside her desk. According to the law, if a notary public charges fees for their services, a list of their fees must be "in a conspicuous location in the place of business of the notary public."

Mark attested signatures for two different customers. He charged the first customer $5. However, he did not charge the second customer for attesting a signature. According to the Dept., is this acceptable?

a) Yes, according to the department, notaries can charge whatever they want.
b) Absolutely not. It is unfair to the paying customer.
c) Absolutely yes. A notary has the right to waive fees and perform notarial acts for free.
d) No. Mark may be suspended for being an unfair notary.

Answer: c) Although fees are fixed by the department, a notary has the right to waive fees and perform notarial acts for free.

Ms Delaney has been a notary public for over twenty years. Citing the cost of inflation, she decided to increase her notary fees. Her employer and her customers agree with her. Is she within the confines of the PA notary law?

a) Yes. she can increase her fees because she is grandfathered-in by the Dept. of State.
b) According to the law, notaries have the right to increase their notary fees to reflect inflation.
c) Absolutely Not. A notary cannot charge a fee in excess of the notary fees fixed by the Dept. of State.
d) Notaries commissioned for more than 20 years may increase their fees with permission from the Dept of State.

Answer: c) Absolutely Not. Notaries cannot charge a fee in excess of the notary fees fixed by the Dept. of State.

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