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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Fees (SC): practice questions

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Question 1 · South Carolina

What is the fee for issuing or renewing a South Carolina notary commission?

  1. $40
  2. $10
  3. $50
  4. $25
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D. $25 — S.C. Code §26-1-30.

Question 2 · South Carolina

When may a South Carolina notary charge a travel fee?

  1. At the state mileage rate, with no agreement needed
  2. Only when the trip is more than 25 miles
  3. When agreed in advance and explained as separate from the notarial fee
  4. Only for acts performed outside the notary's county
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C. When agreed in advance and explained as separate from the notarial fee — S.C. Code §26-1-100(C).

Question 3 · South Carolina

What is the maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation without a signature in South Carolina?

  1. $2 per person
  2. $5 per person
  3. $10 per person
  4. $1 per person
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B. $5 per person — S.C. Code §26-1-100(A)(2).

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