Posted by Bernice/CA on 6/11/12 12:05pm
Msg #423149

Certified Copies of POA

Good morning,

I’ve been asked to Certified 5 copies of a POA for a client and trying to determine what is an appropriate fee for that service. If you’ve performed this service would you please share with me your fee schedule?

I’m thinking…. Because there is no notarization required it would be an hourly rate plus travel what are your thoughts. Thanks for your comments in advance.

Have a Blessed Day!

Bernice

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 6/11/12 12:29pm
Msg #423153

CA Government Code 8211(e)

8211. Fees charged by a notary public for the following services
shall not exceed the fees prescribed by this section....

(e) For certifying a copy of a power of attorney under Section
4307 of the Probate Code the sum of ten dollars ($10)....

Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 6/11/12 12:34pm
Msg #423155

Hmm, it takes a FL notary to cite CA code to a CA notary ... n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 6/11/12 12:40pm
Msg #423156

Have you tried reading your state manual? I think the answer is probably there.

Reply by jba/fl on 6/11/12 12:44pm
Msg #423157

I'm sorry - I see you have been answered....but, I also see

that you may not have a manual. You should get one, print it out and keep it with you for constant reference. It is not like you just got your - license? is that what you would call it? - recently. Before your do another notary, why don't you print it? and read.

Reply by Calnotary on 6/11/12 3:55pm
Msg #423175

Re: I'm sorry - I see you have been answered....but, I also see

"Before your do another notary, why don't you print it? and read."


That's funny.

Reply by Bernice/CA on 6/11/12 1:02pm
Msg #423159

Thank you all for your comments.... yes I do have a Manual and did look up the language but did not look to see what the fee for the service is. Upon further review I see that is is $10 per copy.

Have a Wonderful Day!

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 6/11/12 3:10pm
Msg #423167

It's *up to* $10.00 per copy certification...

You can charge less per certification. You just can't charge more than $10.00. That's a significant distinction a lot of people forget about.

BTW... you still have to have 5 journal entries, too. You're not IDing anyone in this case, but it is a notarial act so you need to record it 5 times. It would probably be good if you recorded the information about the person making the request and even got their signature, but it isn't mandatory.

Reply by Stacie/CA on 6/11/12 3:12pm
Msg #423168

Re: It's *up to* $10.00 per copy certification...

@Goldengirl > like! lol

Reply by Karla/OR on 6/11/12 4:21pm
Msg #423177

Marian~ thanks for your journal reminder! :O) n/m