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What must a notary ensure when agreeing on service charges?

The charges should be below $5 per act

The charges should comply with federal regulations

The charges must be agreed upon before providing the service

A notary must ensure that all service charges are agreed upon before providing the service. This means that both the notary and the client must have a clear understanding of the cost of the notarial act before the notary proceeds with providing the service. Option A may be incorrect as there may be certain notarial acts that have higher fees and are allowed by state regulations. Option B may also be incorrect as notarial fees are usually regulated by state laws, not federal regulations. Option D may be incorrect as it is not a requirement in all states to file the notarial fees with the Secretary of State.

The charges must be documented and filed with the Secretary of State

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