1. (1) A notary public may charge a fee not to exceed $10 for each notarial act:

   1. (a) performing an acknowledgment;
   2. (b) witnessing a signature;
   3. (c) verifying on oath or affirmation;
   4. (d) certifying a transcript; or
   5. (e) certifying a copy.

2. (2) A notary public may charge an additional fee, as provided by rule, to travel to perform a notarial act if:

   1. (a) the notary public explains to the person requesting the notarial act that:

      1. (i) the fee is in addition to a fee specified in subsection (1);
      2. (ii) the fee is an amount not determined by law; and
      3. (iii) the person requesting the notarial act agrees in advance on the amount of the additional fee; or
   2. (b) the fee charged is equal to or less than the standard mileage rates allowed by the internal revenue service.
3. (3) If a notary public charges fees under this section for performing notarial acts, the notary public shall display in English a list of the fees the notary public will charge.
4. (4) A notary public who is employed by a private entity may enter into an agreement with the entity under which fees collected by the notary public under this section are collected by and accrue to the entity.
5. (5) A public official may collect the fees described in this section for notarial acts performed in the course of employment by notaries public who are employed by the public body.

History: En. Sec. 23, Ch. 391, L. 2015.