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Twestreicher
Wyoming
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 Posted - 01/12/2010 : 5:24:08 PM
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I am going to a jail to notarize three car titles, a POA and "another document" for a mother and son. What would be a fair charge on that? Wyoming is $2.00 a signature but I have to drive about five miles there and probably wait for the jailers to set us all up in a room. I'm only charging $20 because the lady has to drive all the way from Cody to Casper and I could tell she was about to cry when I said I was available. I should be less of a bleeding heart but I want to make it worth my while the next time. This would be the first time I ever did a notarization like this.
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crtowles
California
553 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2008 : 11:01:23 AM
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I agree with Jeremy. The amount of work will usually dictate the charges. I am flexible with my own work. You certainly will have to be in these times with so much competition.
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jbelmont
California
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Posted - 01/21/2008 : 2:49:09 PM
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I interpret reasonable as charging based on how much work the job would be. If you have someone who takes 45 minutes in your office so you can notarize their aunt who is hardly able to sign her own name without someone holding her arm up, then that would constitute a higher charge than five signatures with someone quick. If you document each job in your journal with notes about the labor and hassle involved, you will have solid ground for whatever claims you have about what is reasonable. Charging a "setup fee" included in the first signature seems reasonable to me since it involves making the appointment, getting your equipment out, sitting people down, getting ID, small talk, etc. Additional signatures could be much cheaper.
I wish state laws would differentiate the fees for initial signatures and additional ones, because that would be fair to both the customer and the notary.
But reasonable is in the eye of the beholder. An attorney could say that $25 for one signature is reasonable because his time is worth $250 per hour and I would agree with him. There is no fixed definition available. |
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vince
Kansas
324 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2008 : 02:36:40 AM
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| Jeremy, as a resident of Kansas I'd like to point out that it says the maximum fee must be "reasonable". Perhaps that might be interpreted to be "what the market will allow". That might also mean - whatever the market is willing to pay at the time a service is needed. Competition is a strong factor. |
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jbelmont
California
3106 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 6:04:59 PM
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| After reading what I posted, I think I'll move to Alaska. I'll get a dog sled when oil prices rise and charge whatever I like per signature depending on how the dogs feel and give them a cut of the action and perhaps a few bones could be thrown in too. |
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jbelmont
California
3106 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 6:02:17 PM
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You might think about looking up the maxiumum notary rates online. Oops, to late, I already did it.
State Maximum Fee
Alabama $1.50
Alaska No limit**
Arizona $2.00
Arkansas $5.00
California $10.00
Colorado $5.00
Connecticut $5.00
Delaware $5.00
District of Columbia $2.00
Florida $10.00
Georgia $2.00
Hawaii $5.00
Idaho $2.00
Illinois $1.00
Indiana $2.00
Iowa No limit**
Kansas No limit**
Kentucky $0.50
Louisiana No limit**
Maine No limit**
Maryland $2.00
Massachusetts Varies
Michigan $10.00
Minnesota $1.00
Mississippi $5.00
Missouri $2.00
Montana $5.00
Nebraska $5.00
Nevada $5.00
New Hampshire $10.00
New Jersey $2.50
New Mexico $5.00
New York $2.00
North Carolina $5.00
North Dakota $5.00
Ohio $1.50
Oklahoma $5.00
Oregon $5.00
Pennsylvania $5.00
Rhode Island $1.00
South Carolina $0.50
South Dakota $10.00
Tennessee Varies
Texas $6.00
Utah $5.00
Vermont Varies
Virginia $5.00
Washington $10.00
West Virginia $2.00
Wisconsin $0.50
Wyoming $2.00
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LindaJ
Illinois
77 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 1:06:54 PM
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| $1.00 in IL |
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Sylvia_FL
Florida
46 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 01:13:25 AM
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| $10 per notarial act in Florida. $30 for solemnizing marriages. |
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jfsobers
Louisiana
90 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 01:04:16 AM
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| No statutory limit in Louisiana. We can charge as much as we want. It is typical for me to charge $10 per signature, which is $20 for a car title and bill of sale or act of donation. If I prepare a document, such as a mandate, will, etc. it is much more for preparation and research of the document, about $100 per hour is my rate. Contrary to many public postings, Louisiana is not an attorney state. We are civil law notaries and are able to perform many "attorney-like" acts. |
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AZSigner
Arizona
93 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2008 : 2:47:12 PM
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| Arizona is horrifically low. We're only allowed to charge $2 per signature, so the only way to make money is to be a mobile notary and/or signing agent. |
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profnot
41 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2008 : 1:49:18 PM
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I am doing a survey and would love your input.
What does your state allow you to charge per signature and/or per seal? I'm not taling about notary signing agent work. Just state-mandated notary regulations and practices.
I know AZ, MD, and CT are horrifically low.
FL, CA, and WA seem to be the highest.
Would you please let me know what your state allows?
Thank you!
Laura
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Dear Signing Agents,
Fees your state will allow you to charge?
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