Louisiana Notary Public Exam — All Questions

How are Louisiana notary fees generally set, compared with common-law states?

• a.Capped at $2 per act by statute
• b.Often set by agreement for the professional work performed, disclosed in advance✓
• c.Prohibited entirely
• d.Set by the parish sheriff

Because a Louisiana notary performs professional legal work (drafting and passing acts), fees are generally set by agreement for the service rather than fixed at a small per-act cap as in common-law states. Fees should be disclosed in advance and be reasonable; confirm any statutory limits for specific acts.

A Louisiana notary should disclose fees:

• a.In advance, and charge reasonably for the complexity of the act✓
• b.Only after the act is done
• c.Never
• d.Only to the state

Fees should be disclosed to the parties before the act and be reasonable for the instrument's complexity. Failing to disclose or overcharging can lead to complaints. Advance disclosure protects both the parties and the notary.