California Notary License Practice Exam

For what document may a notary not charge a fee for notarization?

1. A circulator's affidavit

2. A deed of trust

3. A mortgage application

4. A will

The correct answer is: A circulator's affidavit

Notaries are legally authorized to charge fees for notarizing certain types of documents, including deeds of trust, mortgage applications, and wills. However, for a circulator's affidavit, notaries are not allowed to charge a fee for notarization. This is because a circulator's affidavit is often used to collect signatures for a ballot initiative or referendum, and charging a fee for notarization could be seen as impeding the democratic process. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect because notaries can legally charge a fee for notarizing those types of documents. Option A is the correct answer because notaries cannot charge a fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit.