Notary Fee Calculator: Maximum Charges by State (2026)
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Every state sets different rules for how much a notary can charge. New York caps fees at $2 per act. Rhode Island allows $25. Nine states have no statutory cap at all. Use the calculator below to find exact maximum fees for any notarial act in your state, then calculate totals for multiple notarizations.
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Complete Notary Fee Schedule by State (2026)
The table below lists the maximum statutory fee for each notarial act in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Fees are per notarial act (typically per signature) unless otherwise noted. States marked “No set fee” have no statutory maximum.
| State | Acknowledgment | Jurat | Oath / Affirmation | Remote (RON) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 (paper documents only) |
| Alaska | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee |
| Arizona | $10 per signature | $10 per signature | $10 | $10 |
| Arkansas | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee |
| California | $15 | $15 | $15 per person | Not yet implemented |
| Colorado | $15 | $15 | $15 | $25 per signature |
| Connecticut | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 (paper documents only) |
| Delaware | $5 | $5 | $5 | $25 |
| District of Columbia | $5 | $5 | $5 | Not yet implemented |
| Florida | $10 | $10 | $10 | $25 |
| Georgia | $2 | $2 | $2 | Not permitted |
| Hawaii | $5 per signer | $5 per certificate | $5 per document | $25 |
| Idaho | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Illinois | $5 | $5 | $5 | $25 |
| Indiana | $10 | $10 | $10 | $25 |
| Iowa | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee |
| Kansas | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee |
| Kentucky | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee |
| Louisiana | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee |
| Maine | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee |
| Maryland | $8 | $8 | $8 | $30 |
| Massachusetts | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | Not yet implemented |
| Michigan | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| Minnesota | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Mississippi | $5 | $5 per person | $5 per person | Not permitted |
| Missouri | $5 | $5 | $5 per person | $5 + RON transaction fee |
| Montana | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 + technology fee |
| Nebraska | $5 | $2 | $2 | $25 + regular fee |
| Nevada | $15 first, $7.50 each additional | $15 | $7.50 | $25 ack/jurat, $7.50 oath |
| New Hampshire | $10 | $10 | $10 | $25 |
| New Jersey | $2.50 / $15 / $25 | $2.50 / $15 / $25 | $2.50 / $15 / $25 | $2.50 / $15 / $25 |
| New Mexico | $5 | $5 | $5 per person | $5 + $25 technology fee |
| New York | $2 per person | $2 per person | $2 per person | $25 |
| North Carolina | $10 | $10 | $10 per person | Not yet implemented |
| North Dakota | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 + technology fee |
| Ohio | $5 | $5 | $5 | $30 + up to $10 technology fee |
| Oklahoma | $5 | $5 | $5 | $25 |
| Oregon | $10 | $10 | $10 | $25 |
| Pennsylvania | $5 per act, $2 each additional name | $5 (any number of signatures) | $5 per person | $20 + regular fee |
| Rhode Island | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| South Carolina | $5 | $5 | $5 per person | Not permitted |
| South Dakota | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee |
| Tennessee | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | $25 |
| Texas | $10 first, $1 each additional | $10 | $10 | $25 + regular fee |
| Utah | $10 | $10 | $10 per person | $25 |
| Vermont | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee | No set fee |
| Virginia | $10 | $10 | $10 | $25 |
| Washington | $15 | $15 | $15 | $25 |
| West Virginia | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| Wisconsin | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 + technology fee |
| Wyoming | $10 | $0 | $10 | $10 + technology fee |
New Jersey’s tiered fees: $2.50 is the standard rate, $15 applies to grantors in real estate transfers, and $25 applies to mortgagors in real estate financing transactions. Nevada charges $15 for the first signature and $7.50 for each additional signature on the same document. Texas charges $10 for the first signature and $1 for each additional.
States With No Fee Caps
Nine states have no statutory maximum fee for notarial acts: Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, South Dakota, and Vermont. In these states, notaries can charge whatever the market will bear, though they must inform signers of the fee before performing the service. In practice, notaries in these states typically charge $5 to $25 per notarization depending on location and document type.
Notary Travel Fees by State
Travel fees are separate from notary fees. They compensate a mobile notary for commuting to the signer’s location. Most states allow travel fees with few restrictions, but the rules vary:
- States that set travel fees by statute: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Virginia
- States that use mileage-based rates: Arizona, Indiana, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Utah, and Wyoming
- States with travel fee guidelines: Arkansas, California, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Washington
- States where notaries set their own travel fees: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
In California, travel fees must be agreed upon before the appointment. Charging a travel fee is optional for the notary, and the signer must agree to it in advance. Travel fees cannot be required as a condition of performing the notarization.
Fee Posting Requirements
Some states require notaries to display or disclose their fee schedule:
- Must post or advise fees: Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania
- Must display a schedule of fees: Georgia, Missouri, Montana, and Nevada
How Notary Fees Work
Notary fees are regulated at the state level. Most states set a maximum amount a notary can charge per notarial act. A notarial act is each official duty performed — typically each signature notarized, not each document. If a signer has three documents that each require an acknowledgment, that is three notarial acts, not one.
The four most common notarial acts are acknowledgments (signer confirms they signed voluntarily), jurats (signer swears to the truth of the contents under oath), oaths and affirmations (verbal sworn statements), and copy certifications (notary verifies a photocopy matches an original). Each act may have a different maximum fee in your state.
In states with fee caps, charging more than the statutory maximum is a violation. Penalties range from a formal warning to commission revocation. Notaries who need to earn more per appointment typically add signing agent services or mobile travel fees rather than overcharging on the per-act fee.
Notary Fees vs. Signing Agent Fees
Notary fees and signing agent fees are separate things. The fees listed above cover the notarial act itself. Signing agent fees ($75 to $250 per appointment) compensate you for the full loan signing process: printing documents, traveling to the signer, walking them through 100-plus pages of loan paperwork, and notarizing the required signatures. The per-signature notary fees are one small piece of what a signing agent earns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can a notary charge per signature?
It depends entirely on your state. Fees range from $2 per act in New York and Georgia to $25 in Rhode Island. California, Colorado, Nevada, and Washington allow $15. Nine states have no statutory cap. Use the calculator above to find the exact maximum for your state.
Which state has the highest notary fees?
Rhode Island allows $25 per notarial act, the highest statutory maximum in the country. California, Colorado, Nevada, and Washington follow at $15. States with no fee cap may see higher rates in practice, especially in urban areas.
Which state has the lowest notary fees?
Georgia sets the lowest rate at $2 per notarial act, followed by New York at $2 per person. At these rates, notaries typically focus on volume, mobile services, or signing agent work rather than per-signature income.
Can a notary charge for travel?
In most states, yes. Travel fees are separate from notary fees and are generally unregulated except in states like Connecticut, Nevada, and Virginia that set travel fee rules by statute. Mobile notaries commonly charge $25 to $75 for travel on top of the per-signature fee.
Do all states set maximum notary fees?
No. Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, South Dakota, and Vermont have no statutory fee cap. Notaries in these states can charge whatever the market will bear, though most charge $5 to $25 per act depending on location.
What happens if a notary charges more than the maximum?
Overcharging is a violation of state notary law. Consequences range from a formal warning to suspension or revocation of the notary commission. Repeat violations may also result in fines.
Can I charge more for remote online notarization?
In many states, yes. RON fees are often higher than in-person fees. For example, Florida allows $25 per RON act versus $10 for in-person. However, some states (California, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina) do not permit remote online notarization at all.
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