Notary Fees and Remote Notarization by State
Many legal documents, such as deeds, affidavits, and powers of attorney, need a notary's signature and seal before a recorder, bank, or court will accept them. A notary public checks the signer's identity, confirms the signer is acting willingly, and records the act. Each state commissions its own notaries and sets the rules they follow, including what they may charge.
50 states and DC compared. Last checked .
At a glance
- Maximum fee per acknowledgment: range
- $2 to $25
- Across the 39 jurisdictions with a single statewide figure.
- Remote online notarization
- 47 of 50
- States and DC where the answer is yes or yes in some cases.
Compare notary requirements
States also decide whether a notary may perform a notarization online, with the signer appearing over a live audio and video connection instead of in person. This is called remote online notarization, or RON. This guide compares the maximum fee a notary may charge for an acknowledgment and whether the state authorizes remote online notarization, with each rule linked to its statute.
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| RON law and effective date | Sources | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALAlabama | $10 per notarial act | Remote ink notarization only | Ala. Code 36-20-73.1 (SB 322, 2023)Amended by SB 322 (2023). The statute ratifies remote notarizations done under emergency orders before July 1, 2021. | |
| AKAlaska | No statutory maximum | Yes | AS 44.50.075 | |
| AZArizona | $10 per signature | Yes | A.R.S. 41-263 | |
| ARArkansas | No dollar maximum (reasonable fee) | Yes | Ark. Code 21-14-309 (Act 1047 of 2021)Act 1047 was approved April 29, 2021 and carried an emergency clause. | |
| CACalifornia | $15 per signature | No (not yet available) | Gov. Code 8231 and following (SB 696, 2023)Stats. 2023 ch. 291, effective January 1, 2024, but online notarization cannot start until the Secretary of State's system is complete (deadline January 1, 2030). | |
| COColorado | $15 per document | Yes | C.R.S. 24-21-514.5 | |
| CTConnecticut | $5 per notarial act | Yes, with exclusions | Conn. Gen. Stat. 3-95b (P.A. 23-28, amended by P.A. 24-97) | |
| DEDelaware | $5 per act on a paper record | Yes | 29 Del. C. 4320 (83 Del. Laws c. 425)Delaware's notary law overhaul in 83 Del. Laws c. 425 repealed older sections effective August 1, 2023. | |
| DCDistrict of Columbia | $5 per acknowledgment | Yes | D.C. Code 1-1231.13a, effective September 21, 2022Added by D.C. Law 24-178. | |
| FLFlorida | $10 per notarial act | Yes | Fla. Stat. 117.201 to 117.305, effective January 1, 2020Enacted by ch. 2019-71, Laws of Florida. | |
| GAGeorgia | $2 per notarial act | Not listed | Not listed | |
| HIHawaii | $5 per signer | Yes | HRS 456-23 (Act 54, SLH 2020) | |
| IDIdaho | $5 per notarial act | Yes | Idaho Code 51-114A (2019 Idaho Sess. Laws ch. 160) | |
| ILIllinois | $5 per notarial act | Yes | 5 ILCS 312/6A-103 | |
| INIndiana | $10 per signature | Yes | IC 33-42-17, effective July 1, 2020The chapter applies to remote notarial acts after the earlier of the effective date of state rules or July 1, 2020. | |
| IAIowa | No statutory maximum | Yes | Iowa Code 9B.14A (2019 Iowa Acts ch. 44)Amended by 2023 Iowa Acts ch. 133. | |
| KSKansas | No statutory maximum | Yes | K.S.A. 53-5a15, effective January 1, 2022Enacted by SB 106, L. 2021 ch. 64. | |
| KYKentucky | No dollar maximum (fee disclosed in advance) | Yes | KRS 423.455, effective January 1, 2020Created by 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 86. The notary must notify the Secretary of State and identify the technology before the first remote act. | |
| LALouisiana | No statutory maximum | Yes | La. R.S. 35:621 and followingNotary registration for remote online notarization opened February 1, 2022. | |
| MEMaine | No dollar maximum (fee disclosed in advance) | Yes | 4 M.R.S. 1915, effective July 1, 2023Part of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA). | |
| MDMaryland | $8 per notarial act | Yes | Md. Code, State Gov't 18-214Before the first remote act, the notary must notify the Secretary of State and identify the technologies to be used. | |
| MAMassachusetts | Not listed | Yes | G.L. c. 222, 28, effective January 1, 2024Added by St. 2023, c. 2. | |
| MIMichigan | $10 per notarial act | Yes | MCL 55.286b (Michigan Notary Public Act) | |
| MNMinnesota | Fees allowed other officers | Yes | Minn. Stat. 358.645 (2018 c 176)Cited as the Remote Online Notarization Act; amended by 2024 c 112. The notary must register with the Secretary of State before performing remote online notarizations. | |
| MSMississippi | $5 | No | None (Miss. Code 25-34-15 requires in-person appearance) | |
| MOMissouri | $5 per signature | Yes | RSMo 486.1100 to 486.1205, effective August 28, 2020Enacted by H.B. 1655 (2020). | |
| MTMontana | $10 per notarial act | Yes | MCA 1-5-603(9) and (10), 1-5-615 | |
| NENebraska | $5 per acknowledgment | Yes | Neb. Rev. Stat. 64-401 to 64-420 (LB 186, 2019)Online Notary Public Act; amended by LB 94 (2021). | |
| NVNevada | $15 first signature, $7.50 each additional | Yes | NRS 240.1991 (added 2017, amended 2025)Part of the Electronic Notarization Enabling Act, NRS 240.181 to 240.206. The electronic notary must register with the Secretary of State and identify the technology before using audio-video communication. | |
| NHNew Hampshire | $10 per notarial act | Yes | RSA 456-B:6-a, effective February 6, 2022 | |
| NJNew Jersey | $2.50 per notarial act | Yes | N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.10 (P.L.2021, c.179) | |
| NMNew Mexico | $5 per acknowledgment | Yes | NMSA 1978, 14-14A-5Part of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. | |
| NYNew York | $2 per person | Yes | N.Y. Exec. Law 135-cRegistration of electronic notaries opened February 1, 2023. | |
| NCNorth Carolina | $10 per signature | Yes | G.S. 10B-134.1 and following (S.L. 2022-54)Amended by S.L. 2023-57. | |
| NDNorth Dakota | $5 per notarial act | Yes | N.D.C.C. 44-06.1-13.1, effective August 1, 2019Created by 2019 House Bill 1110 (ch. 376). | |
| OHOhio | $5 per notarial act | Yes | Ohio Rev. Code 147.60 to 147.66, effective September 20, 2019Enacted by Senate Bill 263 (132nd General Assembly); amended by House Bill 315 (135th General Assembly), effective April 3, 2025. | |
| OKOklahoma | $5 per notarial act | Yes | 49 O.S. 201 and following, effective January 1, 2020Remote Online Notary Act, added by Laws 2019, c. 338 (SB 915). | |
| OROregon | $10 per notarial act | Yes | ORS 194.277, effective June 30, 2020First enacted by Or. Laws 2020 (1st spec. sess.) ch. 12 (House Bill 4212); still in the 2025 ORS edition. | |
| PAPennsylvania | $5 first name, $2 each additional name | Yes | 57 Pa.C.S. 306.1, effective October 29, 2020Enacted by Act 97 of 2020, which took effect immediately. | |
| RIRhode Island | $25 per document or notarization | Yes | R.I. Gen. Laws 42-30.1-12.1, effective June 30, 2022Enacted by P.L. 2022, ch. 438 and ch. 439. | |
| SCSouth Carolina | $5 per signature | No | None (S.C. Code 26-2-50 requires in-person appearance)Electronic notarization under 2021 Act No. 85 (S.631), effective May 18, 2021, still requires personal appearance. | |
| SDSouth Dakota | No statutory maximum | Yes | SDCL 18-1-11.2 (SL 2024, ch 71)Video notarization of tangible documents under SDCL 18-1-11.1 dates from SL 2019, ch 100 (amended SL 2021, ch 89). | |
| TNTennessee | No dollar maximum (reasonable fee) | Yes | Tenn. Code 8-16-301 and following, effective July 1, 2019Enacted by 2018 Senate Bill 1758. | |
| TXTexas | $10 first signature, $1 each additional | Yes | Tex. Gov't Code 406.101 and following, effective July 1, 2018Added by H.B. 1217 (85th Leg.), Acts 2017, ch. 340. | |
| UTUtah | $10 per signature | Yes | Utah Code 46-1-3.5 and 46-1-3.6 (Laws 2019, ch. 192)Enacted by Chapter 192, 2019 General Session; 46-1-3.6 was amended by Chapter 56, 2026 General Session. | |
| VTVermont | Not listed | Yes | 26 V.S.A. 5379, effective July 1, 2022Added by 2021, No. 171 (Adj. Sess.). | |
| VAVirginia | $10 per acknowledgment | Yes | Va. Code 47.1-2 and 47.1-6.1Remote online notarization is an electronic notarization where the signer is not in the physical presence of the notary. | |
| WAWashington | $15 per acknowledgment | Yes | RCW 42.45.280, effective October 1, 2020Laws 2019, ch. 154. An amended version (Laws 2026, ch. 21) takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. | |
| WVWest Virginia | $10 per signature | Yes | W. Va. Code 39-4-37, effective June 17, 2021Enacted by 2021 Senate Bill 469 (Chapter 236, Acts 2021). | |
| WIWisconsin | $5 per document | Yes | Wis. Stat. 140.145 (2019 Wis. Act 125)Published March 4, 2020; amended by 2023 Wis. Act 129. | |
| WYWyoming | $10 per notarial act | Yes | Wyo. Stat. 32-3-111(j)Part of Title 32, Chapter 3 of the Wyoming Statutes. The former notary chapter, Chapter 1, was repealed by Laws 2021, ch. 27. |
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
What this means in practice
A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.
Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.
A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.
Notary Fees and Remote Notarization: state by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
What does a notary actually do?
A notary public acts as an impartial witness. The notary verifies the signer's identity, confirms the signer appears to understand and agree to the document, and completes a certificate with a signature and seal. A notary does not check whether the document is legally valid.
Is there a limit on what a notary can charge?
Many states set a maximum fee per notarial act by statute, and the amount varies by state and by type of act. Some states leave fees unregulated or allow a reasonable fee. Extra charges for travel or online sessions may follow separate rules.
What is remote online notarization?
Remote online notarization (RON) lets a signer appear before a commissioned notary over a live audio and video connection. The session is typically recorded, the signer's identity is checked electronically, and the document is signed and sealed electronically.
Can I use a notary from another state?
A notary can generally act only while physically located in the state that commissioned them. For online notarization, rules on where the signer may be located depend on the notary's state. Notarizations performed in one state are generally recognized in other states.
What is the difference between an acknowledgment and a jurat?
In an acknowledgment, the signer confirms to the notary that they signed the document willingly. In a jurat, the signer swears or affirms that the contents are true and signs in front of the notary. Fees and certificate wording can differ between the two.
Which states have the highest and lowest maximum fee per acknowledgment?
Among the 39 jurisdictions with a single statewide figure, maximum fee per acknowledgment ranges from $2 (Georgia and New York) to $25 (Rhode Island). The most common figure is $5 (16 jurisdictions). Check each state's page for exceptions.
Remote online notarization: which states say yes?
Of the 50 jurisdictions we checked, the answer is yes in 45 jurisdictions, in some cases in 2, no in 3. Yes: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. In some cases: Alabama and Connecticut.