When no fee may be charged for notarizing a vote-by-mail ballot identification envelope, what must the notary still record in the journal's fee column?

When No Fee May Be Charged For Notarizing A Vote By Mail Ballot Identifi – CA Notary Exam Practice

The fee column is used only for paid notarizations.

$15 should be entered and then crossed out.

The fee column may be left blank.

"No fee" or "$0" must still be entered.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Misconduct/Fees

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

D. "No fee" or "$0" must still be entered.

Detailed Explanation

The handbook explains that a journal entry is still required even when no fee is charged, and the notary should record "no fee" or "$0" in the fee column.

Misconduct/Fees Question #192

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