A notary charges $15 for a standard acknowledgment and an additional $50 'service fee.' The $50 service fee is:

AI Explanation

The statutory maximum ($15) applies to the notarial act itself. Additional service fees not tied to a specific statutory notarial act are generally permissible if clearly disclosed and agreed upon. However, courts have found that calling something a 'service fee' to get around the statutory cap may be improper. Travel fees for mobile notaries are separately permitted.