Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXII. Courts § 486.690. Fees, payment prior to services--nonrefundable, when

(1) The notarial act was completed; or

(2) In the case of travel fees paid in compliance with subsection 3 of section 486.685, the notarial act was not completed after the notary traveled to meet the principal because it was prohibited pursuant to section 486.645, or because the notary knew or had a reasonable belief that the notarial act or the associated transaction was unlawful.