Laws vary by state, of course, but I'd be willing to bet that nearly every state's law says that we can't arbitrarily pick and choose which notarizations to do. Yes, there are some conditions under which we can refuse, but "I can't charge enough LEGALLY to make it worth my time." is not among them.
Many people on this Forum have stated repeatedly that they will travel to a hospital (or convelescent hospital, etc.) and notarize a simple document at no charge for someone who is truly in need. Why, then, won't ALL notaries public do the job for which they were commissioned?r |
