Rule 1-5-9.4 - Payment in advanceA. A notary public may require payment of any fees specified in this chapter prior to performance of a notarial act.B. Any fees paid to a notary public prior to performance of a notarial act are non-refundable if the act was completed, or in the case of travel fees, the act was not completed after the notary public had traveled to meet the principal. Section 25-34-51 et seq. Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended.