How to Invoice as a Notary Public in Charleston, WV

Invoicing guide for notary publics in Charleston: 6% WV sales tax, 0.67%/mo late-fee cap, plus WV licensing and contractor rules.

Combined sales tax
6%
Late fee cap
0.67%/mo
Net terms
0 days
Deposit
0%
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1. Charleston-specific tax handling

  • State sales tax: 6%. Local jurisdictions in Charleston may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
  • Late fees: WV statute W. Va. Code §47-6-5 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.

2. Standard notary public line items

  • Notarization (per signature) — billed by flat.
  • Mobile travel fee — billed by flat.
  • After-hours surcharge — billed by flat.
  • Loan signing flat fee — billed by flat (~$175 default).

3. Payment terms that work in Charleston

Net 0 is standard for notary publics.0 Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Charleston customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.

4. Licensing & disclosures

State commission required. Per-act fees are capped by state statute. NSA background check required for loan signings.

Metro
Charleston
State
WV
Net terms
0 days
Deposit
0%

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