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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Iowa

Iowa's notary statute (Iowa Code chapter 9B) sets no maximum fee for notarial acts, and Iowa notaries may notarize for remotely located signers under Iowa Code 9B.14A.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Iowa at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
No statutory maximum
Chapter 9B lists only Secretary of State fees, not a cap on what a notary charges per act.
Remote online notarization
Yes
The notary must be located in Iowa and use communication technology with sight and sound.
RON law and effective date
Iowa Code 9B.14A (2019 Iowa Acts ch. 44)
Amended by 2023 Iowa Acts ch. 133.

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The rules in Iowa

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Iowa: No statutory maximum. Chapter 9B lists only Secretary of State fees, not a cap on what a notary charges per act.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Iowa?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Iowa: yes. The notary must be located in Iowa and use communication technology with sight and sound.

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

RON law and effective date in Iowa: Iowa Code 9B.14A (2019 Iowa Acts ch. 44). Amended by 2023 Iowa Acts ch. 133.

Where do the Iowa notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Iowa Code 9B.21B and Iowa Code 9B.14A. 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.