MO Notary - Missouri Notary Notary Fees and Bond Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Is a Missouri notary required to charge a fee for notarial services?

Accepted Answer

No — notaries may choose to waive their fee or charge less than the maximum

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Yes — the statutory fee is mandatory

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Only for real estate documents

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Only for commercial transactions

Question 2

What is the maximum fee a Missouri notary may charge for performing a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$2.00 per notarial act

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$1.00 per signature

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$5.00 per notarial act

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There is no maximum — the notary sets their own rate

Question 3

Can a Missouri notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarization fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes — travel fees may be charged separately as long as they are reasonable and disclosed in advance

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No — the statutory fee covers all expenses

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Only if the travel exceeds 100 miles

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Only for hospital or nursing home visits

Question 4

If a Missouri notary's surety bond is cancelled, what must the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately cease performing notarial acts and obtain a new bond

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Continue notarizing until a replacement bond is obtained

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Notify signers that the bond has been cancelled

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Nothing — bond cancellation does not affect the commission

Question 5

Who pays for the surety bond premium — the notary or the public?

Accepted Answer

The notary (or their employer) pays the bond premium

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The signer pays the bond premium as part of the notary fee

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The state of Missouri pays the premium

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The county government pays the premium

Question 6

Can a Missouri notary charge extra for notarizing multiple signatures on the same document?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the fee is per notarial act, not per document

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No — one fee covers all signatures on a document

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Only if there are more than three signatures

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Only for real estate documents