Do you charge a fee for your notarial acts? Under Texas law, these must be recorded in a Fee Book. Texas requires all of its notaries to keep an up-to-date notary record book. This must be kept whether you charge a fee or not. If you do charge a fee, ... Do you charge a fee for your notarial acts? Under Texas law, these must be recorded in a Fee Book. Texas requires all of its notaries to keep an up-to-date notary record book. This must be kept whether you charge a fee or not. If you do charge a fee, a record of the fees is required. The fee book is exactly as it sounds, simply a record of all of the fees charged for notarial acts. Texas law does not stipulate the fee book and notary record book have to be kept separately-- some record books can complete both tasks in one book. You may find this easier, because as you complete the entry of the notarial act you can simply fill in the charged fee. Texas law specifies exactly what needs to be written in your record book. Arguably, the most important item is the original ink signature of the client. For the full list of the required entries please refer to your Texas Notary Handbook, or call our Customer Care line. The travel fee is not included in the notarial fees for this is a miscellaneous charge for your extra expenses. The travel fee is not designated by law, but you must inform your client of the fee before the travel and notarial act occur. This should still be listed for the client, and itemized with the notarial fee. The record and fee book are another added protection for you, the notary. Be sure you are keeping adequate entries of each notarial act and fee charged.