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Misconduct/Fees

A notary is found to have charged $25 for an acknowledgment. The maximum statutory fee is $15. This overcharge is:

A

Not regulated by law

B

Permissible if the client agreed

C

A covered violation that may lead to up to $1,500 in civil penalties

D

A covered violation subject to up to $750 civil penalty

Correct Answer

D. A covered violation subject to up to $750 civil penalty

AI Explanation

Charging above the statutory maximum is a covered violation under Government Code sections 8214.1(h) and 8214.15(b), which provide a maximum civil penalty of $750. A client's agreement does not make the overcharge lawful.

Misconduct/Fees Question #405
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