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  1. What is the maximum fee a Pennsylvania Notary Public may charge for taking an acknowledgment of a signature on a document for a single individual?

    Answer: $5.00

    The Pennsylvania Notary Public Law specifies the maximum fees a notary may charge for various notarial acts. For taking an acknowledgment, the maximum fee is $5.00 for the first signature and $2.00 for each additional signature.

  2. A Pennsylvania Notary Public is asked to administer an oath or affirmation to a deponent for a sworn statement. What is the maximum fee the notary may charge for this act?

    Answer: $5.00

    Similar to acknowledgments, the maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation is $5.00 for the first individual and $2.00 for each additional individual taking the oath or affirmation.

  3. A principal requests a Pennsylvania Notary Public to travel to their home to perform a notarial act. Which of the following statements regarding travel fees is TRUE?

    Answer: A notary may charge a reasonable travel fee, which must be agreed upon in advance and itemized separately from the notarial fee.

    Pennsylvania notaries may charge a reasonable fee for travel, provided it is agreed upon by the principal in advance, disclosed separately from the notarial fee, and itemized. It is not part of the statutory notarial fee itself.

  4. Which of the following charges is a Pennsylvania Notary Public expressly PROHIBITED from imposing on a principal?

    Answer: An 'administrative fee' or 'convenience fee' for scheduling the appointment.

    The Pennsylvania Notary Public Law strictly limits the fees a notary may charge to the statutory notarial fees and reasonable, separately disclosed travel fees. Notaries are prohibited from charging additional fees such as 'administrative fees,' 'convenience fees,' 'processing fees,' or 'document preparation fees.'

  5. What is the maximum fee a Pennsylvania Notary Public may charge for certifying a copy of a document?

    Answer: $5.00

    The maximum fee for certifying or attesting a copy of a document is $5.00. This is consistent with the fee for many other basic notarial acts.

  6. Before performing a notarial act, a Pennsylvania Notary Public must disclose all fees to the principal. How must these fees be disclosed?

    Answer: The notary must inform the principal of the fees for the notarial act and any separate travel fees prior to performing the notarial act.

    Pennsylvania Notary Publics are required to inform the principal of the fees for the notarial act and any separate travel fees prior to performing the notarial act. This ensures transparency and prevents disputes.

  7. A Pennsylvania Notary Public charges a principal $15.00 for a single acknowledgment, exceeding the statutory maximum fee. What is a potential consequence for the notary?

    Answer: The notary may be subject to civil penalties, suspension, or revocation of their commission.

    Charging fees in excess of the statutory maximum is a serious violation of the Pennsylvania Notary Public Law. Such actions can lead to disciplinary action by the Department of State, including civil penalties, suspension, or even revocation of the notary's commission.