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Can I charge a different fee for notarizing a will?

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I am a Notary in North Carolina. When notarizing for a last will or trust, can you charge a different fee for the service, or does it fall under the $10 maximum per signature? — M. C., North Carolina

You may only charge up to the statutory maximum fees, which for acknowledgments, jurats, verifications, or proofs is $10 per signature.

For more information on last wills and testaments, please see our guidelines if you notarize a will.

If you have questions about what to charge for notarizing a will in your state, please see our state Notary fee schedules page.

Hotline answers are based on the laws in the state where the question originated and may not reflect the laws of other states. If in doubt, always refer to your own state statutes. – The Editors

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William Jewell

03 Feb 2025

I am a notary in South Carolina. I am not currently an ordained minister. My niece is getting married in Indiana. She would like me to marry them. What do / can I do to officiate their wedding?

National Notary Association

04 Feb 2025

Hello. You would not be able to use your SC commission to officiate a wedding in a different state. Please see this article for more information on Notary and non-Notary options to officiate weddings: https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2014/05/how-notaries-add-wedding-services

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