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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Kansas

Kansas sets no maximum notary fee (any fee must be disclosed, agreed in advance and recorded), and Kansas notaries have been able to perform remote online notarizations since January 1, 2022.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Kansas at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
No statutory maximum
Under K.A.R. 7-43-16 the fee must be disclosed, agreed to before the act, collected at the time and recorded in the journal.
Remote online notarization
Yes
The notary must be physically located in Kansas and use an approved RON technology provider.
RON law and effective date
K.S.A. 53-5a15, effective January 1, 2022
Enacted by SB 106, L. 2021 ch. 64.

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The rules in Kansas

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Kansas: No statutory maximum. Under K.A.R. 7-43-16 the fee must be disclosed, agreed to before the act, collected at the time and recorded in the journal.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Kansas?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Kansas: yes. The notary must be physically located in Kansas and use an approved RON technology provider.

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

RON law and effective date in Kansas: K.S.A. 53-5a15, effective January 1, 2022. Enacted by SB 106, L. 2021 ch. 64.

Where do the Kansas notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from K.A.R. 7-43-16 and K.S.A. 53-5a15. 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.