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Fees

What is the maximum fee a New York notary may charge for taking an acknowledgment?

  • a.$15
  • b.$2
  • c.$10
  • d.No limit

New York caps the fee at $2 for taking an acknowledgment or proof and $2 for administering an oath or affirmation—among the lowest caps in the country. Charging more than the statutory maximum is prohibited. (The $15 figure is the exam fee, not the per-act fee.)

Fees

The $15 figure associated with New York notaries refers to:

  • a.The exam fee
  • b.The per-acknowledgment fee
  • c.The annual renewal
  • d.The bond amount

In New York, $15 is the notary exam fee, not a per-act charge. The per-act maximum is only $2. Confusing the exam fee with the notarial fee cap is a common trap; the two figures are unrelated.

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