What is the maximum amount I can charge for notarizing a simple document, such as a signature on a letter? – E.M., Brooklyn, NY
The maximum fee you can charge as a New York Notary is $2 per signature.
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Kelle Clarke is a Contributing Editor with the National Notary Association.
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