Posted by S Henderson on 8/10/10 10:48am
Msg #348323

Need some help

I received a call from the attorney wanting me to notarize a criminal verfication in the federal court is this normal??

Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 8/10/10 10:55am
Msg #348324

Not sure what "normal" is, nor do I have any idea what a criminal verification in federal court is, but in cases like this, it probably boils down to notarizing a signature from a person who has ID. So, if the signer is there when you show up and the attorney has $$ for you, you're good to go, as far as I can see.

Reply by S Henderson on 8/10/10 10:58am
Msg #348327

How much do you think I should charge? This the first time I ever did this ype of signing

Reply by Roger_OH on 8/10/10 11:03am
Msg #348330

A signing is a signing. Charge your state-allowed fee, and whatever your travel charge to that location would be. Tell the caller up front what the total charge will be before you go, and make sure they're OK with it.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/10/10 11:06am
Msg #348331

You can only charge what your state will allow

and per your handbook it's $1.00/notarial act http://www.co.stephenson.il.us/clerk/forms/Notary_Handbook.pdf

I don't see anything about being allowed a fee for travel and time. If allowed, only you can determine that fee - you know your situation, where you have to go and how long it will take.
If you CAN charge for your time, remember you're going to have to wend your way through the Federal Court, security and all....

Good Luck

Reply by James Dawson on 8/10/10 11:08am
Msg #348332

Whatever you charge do it by the hour......you may have to wait (if it's an arraignment) . I would get more information about just what it is they want you to do. My .02

Reply by Cari on 8/10/10 11:09am
Msg #348333

I believe criminal verifications are usually certified by the clerk's office in court?

I'd ask to get a bit more info as to the type of form that needs a sign to be notarized, as you may not be able to.

my .02...

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/10/10 11:11am
Msg #348334

I agree with James and Cari about getting more info

especially at only $1 per notarial act....he'd be better off taking his paralegal with him (I'd think someone from his office is a notary)...

Reply by Cari on 8/10/10 11:14am
Msg #348335

we can charge travel and other fees...I do. n/m

Reply by MW/VA on 8/10/10 12:51pm
Msg #348348

Maybe too simple, but why didn't you ask the attorney what

they were paying for the assignment?