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"What are the procedures a Notary must follow when inspecting a Homeowner's Association Election, and what fees may I charge?\u00A0\u2013 F.N., Tarzana, CA  In acting as an independent third party to inspect and guarantee the integrity of a homeowner\u2019s association election, you are not acting in the capacity of a Notary Public \u2014 there are no signatures you are notarizing and you are not placing your seal impression on anything \u2014 therefore, there are no set fees. Because you are not performing a notarial act, you may ask for whatever fee you think is reasonable, or negotiate with the entity that is seeking your services.  To find out more about acting in the role of an independent party in such matters, you can read the California\u00A0Civil Code, Section 1363.03, specifically sub-sections [c][2], [3] and [4].  Hotline answers are based on the laws in the state where the question originated and may not reflect the laws of other states. If in doubt, always refer to your own state statutes.\u00A0\u2014 The Editors  \u00A0   Confronted with a tricky notarization? Unsure how to proceed? NNA members have unlimited access to our expertly trained\u00A0NNA Hotline\u00A0counselors to help you with all of your notarial questions. Call\u00A0(888) 876-0827,\u00A0Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST; Saturday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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