NOTARY-PUBLIC-UNFL

Notaries public are commissioned by the state in which they work and are regulated by state law. They are required to take an oath of office and post a bond, and must maintain a journal of their notarial acts. Some states also require notaries public to complete a training course. The vast majority of notaries public are compensated for their services, although the amount of the fee is set by state law. In most states, notaries public are allowed to charge a maximum of $6 for each notarization. However, some states have set lower limits, and in a few states, notaries public are allowed to charge by the hour. In addition to the Notary fee, some states allow notaries public to charge a travel fee if they are required to travel more than a certain distance to perform a notarization. The specific fees that a notary public can charge vary from state to state, so it is important to check the laws of your state before hiring a notary public.