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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Delaware

In Delaware a notary may charge up to $5 for an act on a paper record and up to $25 for an act on an electronic record, and Delaware notaries may notarize for remotely located signers under 29 Del. C. 4320.

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Delaware at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 per act on a paper record
Up to $25 for a notarial act on an electronic record. A notary may waive any fee.
Remote online notarization
Yes
The notary must be located in Delaware, verify identity and make an audio-visual recording.
RON law and effective date
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 Laws c. 425 repealed older sections effective August 1, 2023.

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The rules in Delaware

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Delaware: $5 per act on a paper record. Up to $25 for a notarial act on an electronic record. A notary may waive any fee.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Delaware?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Delaware: yes. The notary must be located in Delaware, verify identity and make an audio-visual recording.

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

RON law and effective date in Delaware: 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 Laws c. 425 repealed older sections effective August 1, 2023.

Where do the Delaware notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from 29 Del. C. 4311 and 29 Del. C. 4320. 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.