US $50 for a notary at the U.S. Consulate in SMA?!?!

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I need a simple form notarized--a request for a birth certificate from the San Diego, CA, country recorder.

They say that if I have the form notarized by a Mexican notary, that I'll also need the apostille (sp?). BUT, if I go the U.S. Consulate, I don't need the apostille. (From what I gather online, getting the apostille locally is a bit tough, so I'm inclined to use the U.S. services in SMA.)

Here's the question, though ... The SMA U.S. Consulate will notarize for US $50.

Doe that strike anyone as basically outrageous?!?! In Washington state, say, the maximum a notary can charge is US $10.

I don't mind paying a premium, but ... $50?!?!

Comments? Suggestions? (I'm tempted to "comparison shop" and ask the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City what THEY charge. LOL I'll be there in early February for 3 nights and I could do it then.)