1-5-626. Fees for notarial acts -- collection of fees. (1) A notary public may charge a fee not to exceed $10 for each notarial act:

(a) performing an acknowledgment;

(b) witnessing a signature;

(c) verifying on oath or affirmation;

(d) certifying a transcript; or

(e) certifying a copy.

(2) A notary public may charge an additional fee, as provided by rule, to travel to perform a notarial act if:

(a) the notary public explains to the person requesting the notarial act that:

(i) the fee is in addition to a fee specified in subsection (1);

(ii) the fee is an amount not determined by law; and

(iii) the person requesting the notarial act agrees in advance on the amount of the additional fee; or

(b) the fee charged is equal to or less than the standard mileage rates allowed by the internal revenue service.

(3) If a notary public charges fees under this section for performing notarial acts, the notary public shall display in English a list of the fees the notary public will charge.

(4) A notary public who is employed by a private entity may enter into an agreement with the entity under which fees collected by the notary public under this section are collected by and accrue to the entity.

(5) A public official may collect the fees described in this section for notarial acts performed in the course of employment by notaries public who are employed by the public body.