Which statute establishes the revolving fund for notary fees?

• A. HRS 456-9.4
• B. HRS 456-9.3
• C. HRS 456-9.5
• D. HRS 456-9.6

Answer: (C)

In Hawaii, a revolving fund for notary fees is a dedicated money pool used to support the Notary Public program. The statute that creates and governs this fund is HRS 456-9.5. It specifies that fees collected for notarial services go into the revolving fund and that the funds may be used to cover the administration of the notary program—things like processing, examinations, renewals, enforcement, and other related costs. This arrangement keeps the program financially self-sustaining and separate from the general treasury.

The other sections around there deal with different aspects of notary law—things like duties, penalties, or general fee schedules—but they do not establish the revolving fund itself.