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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Arkansas

Arkansas sets no fixed maximum notary fee (the fee must be reasonable and agreed in advance), and electronic notaries may perform online notarizations under Act 1047 of 2021.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Arkansas at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
No dollar maximum (reasonable fee)
The fee must be a reasonable amount set by the notary and disclosed to and agreed by the signer before the act.
Remote online notarization
Yes
An electronic notary physically located in Arkansas may notarize online through an approved solution provider.
RON law and effective date
Ark. Code 21-14-309 (Act 1047 of 2021)
Act 1047 was approved April 29, 2021 and carried an emergency clause.

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The rules in Arkansas

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Arkansas?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Arkansas: No dollar maximum (reasonable fee). The fee must be a reasonable amount set by the notary and disclosed to and agreed by the signer before the act.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Arkansas?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Arkansas: yes. An electronic notary physically located in Arkansas may notarize online through an approved solution provider.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Arkansas, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Arkansas: Ark. Code 21-14-309 (Act 1047 of 2021). Act 1047 was approved April 29, 2021 and carried an emergency clause.

Where do the Arkansas notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Ark. Code 21-6-309 and Ark. Code 21-14-309. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

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.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.