A notary public in government service shall not be required to: ______ any fee to the clerk of any circuit court for filing a copy of the notary's commission.

• A. Pay
• B. Waive
• C. Charge
• D. Collect

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is fee exemption for notaries in government service. The law states that a government service notary shall not be required to pay any fee to the clerk of the circuit court for filing a copy of the notary’s commission. So the action that is being avoided is paying a fee, making the appropriate fill word “pay.” Saying “waive” would imply someone else is waiving a fee rather than the notary avoiding payment, and “charge” or “collect” would imply imposing a fee, which is not what the clause addresses. This exemption ensures government workers can carry out notarial duties without bearing that filing cost.