An Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN) is a temporary nine-digit number issued by the IRS to individuals who are in the process of legally adopting a U.S. citizen or resident child but who cannot get an SSN for that child in time to file their tax return.
How much is it? On average, a notary is going to anywhere from $0 to as much as $10. Public companies, such as FEDEx Kinkos and the UPS Store, usually charge around $5 to $10 to have a single-page document notarized. For example, SFBayNotary.com charges $5 per every notarized signature.
4. Take the state-mandated notary exam, if necessary. Most states will make you, the notaries public candidate, take a notary exam before you can apply. It will cost around $50, usually. Some states, such as Louisiana, allow you to skip the test if you are already licensed to practice law in the state.