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Misconduct/Fees

A notary public employed by a city government is asked to notarize an affidavit for a retired city employee to help the employee secure a pension benefit. What fee may the notary charge?

A

No fee, because the notary is a public employee notary who remits all fees to the agency anyway

B

The standard fee of $15 per signature under Government Code section 8211

C

No fee. Government Code section 6106 prohibits collecting a fee for notarizations related to securing a pension for a public entity employee.

D

A reduced fee of $5 for government-related documents

Correct Answer

C. No fee. Government Code section 6106 prohibits collecting a fee for notarizations related to securing a pension for a public entity employee.

AI Explanation

No fee for pension-related notarizations by public entity notaries. Government Code section 6106 provides that no fee shall be collected by a notary public working for a public entity for services rendered in an affidavit, application, or voucher in relation to the securing of a pension. This is a mandatory zero-fee requirement distinct from the general public employee fee remission rule.

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