Notary Service Audit Concerns

Summary

In Texas, notaries can charge up to $6 per signature. Charging $20 is excessive. Being audited doesnt stop a notary from performing duties. Report suspicious activity to the Texas Secretary of State. Refer to Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Section 406.024 for fee schedules.

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In Texas:
- Notaries are allowed to charge, but it's not mandatory.
- If audited, charges for notary services could be examined.
- Not charging doesn't necessarily result in an audit.
Could you specify if there's any specific concern?
I was told somebody cannot notarize something because they are being audited so the charge would be $*
In Texas, notaries can charge up to $* per signature notarized. Charging $* may be considered excessive. Being audited doesn't stop a notary from performing their duties. It's advisable to report any suspicious activity to the Texas Secretary of State.
Where can I look that up in the law books
You can refer to the Texas Government Code, Chapter *, Section *.* for the schedule of fees that a notary public can charge in Texas. For reporting suspicious activity, refer to the Texas Secretary of State's website.