A notary public is hired to take a deposition. They take the deposition, administer the oath to the witness, and execute the certificate to the deposition. What is the precise maximum combined fee allowed by statute for these three services?

Detailed Explanation

Deposition fee breakdown. According to Gov. Code section 8211(c), the fees are: $30 for all services rendered in connection with taking the deposition, PLUS $7 for administering the oath to the witness, PLUS $7 for the certificate to the deposition. Total: $44.