Who may charge for official notary services?

• A. Notary public
• B. Clerk of court
• C. Any state employee
• D. Attorney General

Answer: (A)

Notarial acts are performed by someone the state has commissioned to witness signatures, administer oaths, and certify documents. The right to charge for those official services does not belong to a person just because of their job title; it comes with being a commissioned Notary public. This means only a Notary public may collect fees for performing notarial acts, and those fees are set by state law. Clerks of court, other state employees, or the Attorney General do not automatically have the authority to charge for notarial services simply by virtue of their office—unless they themselves hold a Notary public commission.