Chapter 5 of 520% of exam
Prohibited Acts, Fees, and Liability
The limits that keep an Oregon notary impartial: the fee cap, disqualifying conflicts, the ban on the unauthorized practice of law, and the consequences of misconduct.
Maximum fees
Oregon caps notarial fees.
Conflicts and prohibited acts
Impartiality and a willing, identified signer are prerequisites for every act.
Unauthorized practice of law
A non-attorney notary must not cross into legal advice.
Liability and discipline
Misconduct carries consequences for the notary.