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51Kansas Notary Handbook
can notarize documents in all counties of Kansas but cannot nota
rize outside the state of Kansas.
Q. What if the prepared form contains an inaccurate notarial
block, such as a notarial block that contains references to another
state?
A. The notary can cross through any incorrect information and
write in the correction. The notary should place his or her initials by
the correction. White-out should not be used, as the receiving party
may reject the notarized document if it contains white-out. White-
out raises questions as to what information was deleted, whereas
simply crossing through the incorrect information allows the receiv
ing party to see what information has been altered.
statE oF Missouri Kansas jd
Example:
county oF JacKson JoHnson jd
Q. Should I charge a fee for my services as a notary public?
A. There is no statutory fee schedule in Kansas that a notary public
must follow, nor is there a prohibition against a notary public charg
ing a fee. Therefore, a notary public may charge a reasonable fee for
the performance of a notarial act.
Q. Should I keep a log book of the notarizations that I perform?
A. There is no statutory requirement in Kansas that a notary public
keep a log book or journal. However, it is recommended that a no
tary public keep one for his or her own records and for protection
from liability.
Q. Can my employer keep my journal or notary stamp after I leave
my job?
A. no. a notary commission is personal to the notary public. The
stamp and journal belong to the notary public and must be safe
guarded by the notary in order to prevent forgeries and other misuse.
Even if an employer pays for the notary commission, the employer
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