Pennsylvania Notary Public Exam — All Questions
2 questions
Fees
Under the Pennsylvania fee schedule, the maximum fee for taking an acknowledgment is:
- a.$2
- b.$5✓
- c.$15
- d.Unlimited
The Pennsylvania Department of State fee schedule caps the acknowledgment fee (for example, $5), with set maximums for oaths, verifications, and certifications. A notary may not exceed the scheduled maximum but may waive fees. Always verify the current schedule.
Fees
In addition to the notarial-act fee, a Pennsylvania notary may charge:
- a.A separate, disclosed clerical/administrative or travel fee by agreement✓
- b.Nothing else, ever
- c.A mandatory 20% surcharge
- d.A fee only in cash
Beyond the capped notarial-act fee, a Pennsylvania notary may charge a separate, disclosed fee for clerical/administrative services and a travel fee by prior agreement. All fees charged should be recorded in the journal, and fees should be posted where services are offered.