DC Notary Fees and Charges Flashcards
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Is a DC notary required to charge a fee for performing a notarial act?
Answer: No, a notary may perform notarial acts at no charge if they choose
DC notary fee limits establish a maximum, not a minimum—notaries are free to waive their fee or charge less than the statutory maximum.
Who establishes the maximum fee a DC notary may charge per notarial act?
Answer: The DC Council through the DC Code
The DC Council establishes the maximum allowable notary fee through the DC Code, and all DC notaries are bound by that statutory limit.
May a DC notary charge a separate travel fee in addition to the per-act fee?
Answer: Yes, a travel fee may be charged if the signer agrees to it before the notary travels
A DC notary may charge a separate travel fee in addition to the notarial act fee provided the signer agrees to the travel fee before the notary departs.
What may result if a DC notary charges a fee that exceeds the statutory maximum?
Answer: Disciplinary action including possible suspension or revocation of the notary commission
Charging fees in excess of the statutory maximum is official misconduct under DC notary law and may result in suspension or revocation of the commission.
The fee limit under DC notary law applies to which unit of measurement?
Answer: Per notarial act performed
DC's statutory fee maximum applies per notarial act, so if multiple acts are performed, the maximum may be charged for each individual act.
Can a DC notary charge an extra fee for notarizing a document written in a foreign language?
Answer: No, the statutory fee maximum applies regardless of the document's language
The statutory fee limit applies to the notarial act itself regardless of the language of the document, and extra charges for foreign-language documents are not permitted.