Hello, I am the sole notary in an almost level 4 library. I do about 100 or so a year. I only charge $1 for residents out of county (I think I have had two), as NP are commissioned for a whole county. We aren't county funded, but it just seems right. Perhaps it might be bad business to others, but I have worked on cutting down extra costs to our patrons, and don't find that this service needs to be one where we try to recoup. Printing/copying/laminating means we are out paper, ink, sheets, and equipment use. It seems fair to charge for those services so we can cover/breakeven our supplies. We are not out but pen ink if I notarize. Having it be free distinguishes us from other establishments who charge the state maximum, and has brought SO MANY people in who say "I've never been in, this place is lovely" or generous tips and even once, fancy donuts. If people are willing to travel from the far reaches of our county, then they are likely in need of help. Not charging, for us, pays more than just money and the maybe $3-500 if we were to charge. The only distinction I have made is that I will not do real estate, such as closing documents. Again, I am sure some might call that bad business but we aren't a business. Best, CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.
