Can a notary charge a fee for their services in Georgia?

In Georgia, notaries are allowed to charge a fee for their services, and state law sets a maximum fee that notaries can collect. This regulation ensures consistency and fairness in how much notaries can charge across the state. The maximum fee provides a clear guideline for both notaries and the public, helping to protect consumers from inflated charges while still allowing notaries to be compensated for their time and expertise.

The options that suggest notaries cannot charge fees or can only charge for specific expenses or documents do not reflect the laws governing notarial practice in Georgia, where the allowance for fees is broadly defined and regulated by state law.