The Mayor of Wilmington may take and certify under the Mayor’s own hand and seal of office the acknowledgment of deeds and letters of attorney in like manner as a judge or notary public may. For such service the Mayor of Wilmington shall receive a fee of 75 cents, and no more, whether there are 1 or more parties to the deed.

17 Del. Laws, c. 207, § ?8; Code 1915, § ?2140; Code 1935, § ?2433; 25 Del. C. 1953, § ?128; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;