Final answer:
It is true that a notary can charge a travel fee with advance agreement and the understanding that it's separate from the notarial fee and not mandated by law.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that a notary may charge a travel fee to perform a notarial act if: 1)The notary and the person requesting the notarial act agree upon the travel fee in advance of the travel; and 2)The notary explains to the person requesting the notarial act that the travel fee is separate from the notarial fee and is not mandated by law is true. Notaries are permitted to charge for their services, including a travel fee when applicable, but they must adhere to ethical guidelines and any applicable state laws regarding fees. To ensure transparency and avoid any confusion, the notary must verbally explain or ideally provide a written agreement that outlines the travel fee separate from the notarization fee and confirm that such a fee is not regulated by law but is a matter of private agreement.