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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Indiana

In Indiana a notary may charge up to $10 per signature for an acknowledgment, and remote notarial acts have been allowed since July 1, 2020 under IC 33-42-17.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Indiana at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$10 per signature
A notary who charges fees must display the fee list in advance.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
IC 33-42-17, effective July 1, 2020
The chapter applies to remote notarial acts after the earlier of the effective date of state rules or July 1, 2020.

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The rules in Indiana

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Indiana: $10 per signature. A notary who charges fees must display the fee list in advance.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Indiana?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Indiana: yes.

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

RON law and effective date in Indiana: IC 33-42-17, effective July 1, 2020. The chapter applies to remote notarial acts after the earlier of the effective date of state rules or July 1, 2020.

Where do the Indiana notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from IC 33-42-14-1 and IC 33-42-17-1. 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.