Gaurang Tripathi 03 June 2025
P. Venu (Advocate) 03 June 2025
What are the facts? What is the context?
What is the fees fixed under the Act/Rules? What is the fees charged?
Gaurang Tripathi 03 June 2025
For attestation of affidavit and agreement prescribed fee is only 35 , when notary charge 100, 200 ,500 etc.
I think Prescribed fee is not sufficient today . But I want know that notaries can charge more then 35 rs . For attestation of affidavit , agreement etc. ?
R.K Nanda (Advocate) 03 June 2025
State real facts, if any, other wise academic question.
kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 03 June 2025
It was replied to yesterday, but repeated.
Gaurang Tripathi 03 June 2025
kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 04 June 2025
No. The Notary shall collect the fees as per the rules prevailing in the state.
Gaurang Tripathi 04 June 2025
Sorry sir but no rules make by state about notary fee . There is only central govt. Rules which mentioned notary fee is 35 rs for attesting affidavit and agreement , which is very insufficient .
kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 04 June 2025
It is only Rs 35/- per the Notary Rules,1956.
Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 04 June 2025
Notaries in India are required to adhere to the fee structure prescribed under the Notaries Rules, 1956. According to Rule 10, notaries cannot charge more than the prescribed fee for various notarial acts. The fee list is mandatory, and notaries must display it prominently inside and outside their office. Charging fees beyond the prescribed limit is not legal and could lead to disciplinary action.
If you suspect overcharging, you may report it to the appropriate government authority. You can find the official rules.
Gaurang Tripathi 04 June 2025
Thank you sir .
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 04 June 2025
A notary public in India cannot charge fees beyond the government-prescribed fees. The Notaries Act, 1952 and the Notaries Rules, 1956 specify the fees that can be charged for various notarial acts.
Failure to adhere to these prescribed rates may lead to disciplinary action, including the cancellation of the notary's certificate and potential debarment from practicing, according to the Notaries Act, 1952 and Notaries Rules, 1956.
The rates of, fees to be charged by a notary shall be displayed by him in conspicuous place inside as well as outside his chamber or office.