A mobile notary plans to charge a separate travel fee in addition to the statutory notarial fee. Under the handbook, when is that travel fee permissible?

A Mobile Notary Plans To Charge A Separate Travel Fee In Addition To The – CA Notary Exam Practice

Never; travel fees are prohibited in California

Only if the client agreed to it in advance

Only for real property documents

Only if the client pays in cash

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Misconduct/Fees

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

B. Only if the client agreed to it in advance

Detailed Explanation

A notary may charge a separate travel fee or service fee so long as it is not the statutory notarization fee itself and the client agrees to it in advance.

Misconduct/Fees Question #74

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