2406 NOTARY PUBLIC PROCEDURES AND FEES

2406.1 Each notary public shall have the authority as follows:

1. (a) To take and to certify the acknowledgement or proof of powers of attorney, mortgages, deeds, and other instruments of writing;
2. (b) To take depositions;
3. (c) To administer oaths and affirmations;
4. (d) To take affidavits to be used before any court, judge, or officer within the District;
5. (e) To demand acceptance and payment of foreign bills of exchange, and to protest the same for non-acceptance and nonpayment;
6. (f) To demand acceptance of inland bills of exchange and payment thereof, and of promissory notes and checks, and may protest the same for non-acceptance and nonpayment;
7. (g) To exercise such other powers and duties notary publics are authorized by the law of nations and according to commercial usages; and
8. (h) To exercise such other powers and duties notary publics are authorized by the law of any state or territory of the United States, or any foreign government in amity with the United States;

2406.2 Fees. Notary publics may not charge more than $2.00 per notarial act.

2406.3 Any notary public who shall take a higher fee than is prescribed by Subsection 2409.2 shall pay a fine of $100 and be removed from office.

2406.4 A notary is prohibited from a notarial act in matters in which the notary is a signatory; employed as counsel, attorney, or agent; or in any way directly interested in the matter.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 9099 (July 1, 2016).