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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Idaho

In Idaho a notary may charge up to $5 for any notarial act plus actual travel costs, and Idaho notaries may notarize for remotely located signers under Idaho Code 51-114A.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Idaho at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 per notarial act
A notary may also be paid actual and reasonable travel expenses.
Remote online notarization
Yes
The notary must be located in Idaho and use communication technology that allows sight and sound.
RON law and effective date
Idaho Code 51-114A (2019 Idaho Sess. Laws ch. 160)

Sources

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The rules in Idaho

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Idaho: $5 per notarial act. A notary may also be paid actual and reasonable travel expenses.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Idaho?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Idaho: yes. The notary must be located in Idaho and use communication technology that allows sight and sound.

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

RON law and effective date in Idaho: Idaho Code 51-114A (2019 Idaho Sess. Laws ch. 160).

Where do the Idaho notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Idaho Code 51-133 and Idaho Code 51-114A. 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.