Skip to content
Oakclause

Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Hawaii

In Hawaii a notary may charge $5 for each party signing an acknowledgment ($25 for an act for a remotely located signer), and remote online notaries may notarize under HRS 456-23.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Hawaii at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 per signer
$25 for a notarial act performed for a remotely located individual.
Remote online notarization
Yes
A remote online notary located in Hawaii may notarize for a remotely located signer using communication technology.
RON law and effective date
HRS 456-23 (Act 54, SLH 2020)

Sources

Last checked

The rules in Hawaii

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Hawaii: $5 per signer. $25 for a notarial act performed for a remotely located individual.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Hawaii?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Hawaii: yes. A remote online notary located in Hawaii may notarize for a remotely located signer using communication technology.

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

RON law and effective date in Hawaii: HRS 456-23 (Act 54, SLH 2020).

Where do the Hawaii notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from HRS 456-17 and HRS 456-23. 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.