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Notarial Acts & ProceduresCalifornia Notary Examination • 2026 Edition

What is the statutory maximum fee a California notary public may charge for taking an acknowledgment or administering an oath/jurat for one signature?

A$20.00
B$15.00Correct Answer
C$10.00
D$25.00
Official 2026 Statutory Legal Analysis

Under Government Code section 8211(a)-(b), the maximum statutory fee for taking an acknowledgment or proof of a deed, or for administering an oath or affirmation and executing a jurat, is $15.00 per signature.

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