The bill proposes to amend the existing law regarding the fees that notaries public in South Dakota can charge for their services. Specifically, it removes the previous limitation that capped the fee at ten dollars for each instrument notarized.

Under the new provisions, notaries will have the flexibility to set their own fees for notarization services, while still being prohibited from charging for notarizing requests for absentee ballots. This change aims to provide notaries with the ability to adjust their fees based on market conditions and demand for their services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 18-1-9