MN Notary Notary Fees and Liability

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Minnesota notary may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5 per notarial act as set by Minnesota statute

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$10 per notarial act

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$25 per notarial act

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There is no statutory fee limit in Minnesota

Question 2

May a Minnesota notary charge an additional travel fee for traveling to a signer's location?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged separately from the notarial fee if disclosed in advance

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No, the $5 fee covers all expenses including travel

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Yes, but only if the distance exceeds 25 miles

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No, any travel must be compensated by the employer, not the signer

Question 3

Under Minnesota law, a notary who charges more than the statutory maximum fee may face which consequence?

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary action including possible commission revocation

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Only a civil fine of up to $100

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Criminal prosecution only

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No consequence as fees are privately negotiated

Question 4

Is a Minnesota notary required to charge a fee for each notarial act performed?

Accepted Answer

No, a notary may choose to charge less than the maximum or waive the fee entirely

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Yes, charging the statutory fee is mandatory

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No, but they must document any fee waiver in their journal

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Yes, waiving fees violates competitive business laws

Question 5

A Minnesota notary employed by a bank performs notarizations for bank customers. Who typically keeps the notarial fee?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the notary's employment agreement; fees may go to the employer or the notary

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The notary always keeps the fee personally

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The fee must be donated to the state under employer contracts

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The bank must always pass the fee to the notary

Question 6

What is the notary's personal liability exposure for a negligently performed notarial act in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

The notary may be personally liable for damages caused by their negligent notarization

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The notary has no liability if they followed the general steps

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Liability is limited to returning the notarial fee paid

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The notary is immune from liability while acting within their commission