fee amount

Fee Amount Field

Enter the standard notary fee for this order.

Field Details

  • Form Field: fee_amount
  • Required: Yes
  • Type: Number input
  • Currency: USD
  • Validation: Must be $0 or greater
  • Decimal Places: Up to 2

What This Fee Covers

Standard Notarization

  • Basic notarial act
  • Certificate preparation
  • Journal entry
  • One signature notarized

Additional Fees

  • Rush Fees: Charged separately in rush_fee field
  • Travel/Mileage: Calculated based on distance
  • Additional Signatures: May incur extra charges
  • After Hours: Premium for non-business hours

Typical Fees

By Document Type

  • Deeds: $10 - $25
  • Mortgage Documents: $15 - $50
  • Power of Attorney: $10 - $20
  • Affidavits: $10 - $25
  • Business Documents: $15 - $40

Factors Affecting Price

  • Document Complexity: More complex = higher fee
  • Number of Signatures: Additional signatures may cost more
  • Location: Travel time and distance
  • Urgency: Rush service premium

Field Behavior

Auto-Population

  • Uses company's default signing fee if set
  • Can be overridden for specific orders
  • Company defaults from company settings

Calculations

  • Total Amount: fee_amount + rush_fee + mileage_charges
  • Commission: Calculated based on total
  • Taxes: Applied if applicable

Tips

Setting Fees

  1. Check company's default fee first
  2. Consider document complexity
  3. Factor in travel time
  4. Remember rush fees

Common Mistakes

✗ Don't: Enter $0 for paid services ✗ Don't: Include rush fees here ✗ Don't: Forget travel charges ✓ Do: Use company defaults when possible ✓ Do: Document special fee arrangements ✓ Do: Explain fees to clients clearly