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What may the clerk charge for making and serving the certificate transferring a single lien?

Correct Answer

D) Up to $20, of which $5 goes to the Department of Revenue

Section 713.24(1) entitles the clerk to a service charge of up to $20 for making and serving the certificate, from which the clerk remits $5 to the Department of Revenue for the General Revenue Fund, plus up to $10 for each additional lien in a multiple transfer, from which $2.50 is remitted.

Answer Options
A
Up to $10, of which $2.50 goes to the Department of Revenue
B
Up to $20, retained entirely by the clerk
C
Up to $50, of which $5 goes to the Department of Revenue
D
Up to $20, of which $5 goes to the Department of Revenue

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Section 713.24(1) entitles the clerk to a service charge of up to $20 for making and serving the certificate, from which the clerk remits $5 to the Department of Revenue for the General Revenue Fund, plus up to $10 for each additional lien in a multiple transfer, from which $2.50 is remitted.

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