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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Kentucky

Kentucky sets no dollar cap on notary fees (the fee must be disclosed in advance), and remote online notarization has been allowed under KRS 423.455 since January 1, 2020.

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Kentucky at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
No dollar maximum (fee disclosed in advance)
KRS 423.430 allows a fee that complies with KRS 64.300 and is clearly disclosed in advance. KRS 64.300 bars fees for jurats on federal benefit claims of service members.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
KRS 423.455, effective January 1, 2020
Created by 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 86. The notary must notify the Secretary of State and identify the technology before the first remote act.

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The rules in Kentucky

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Kentucky: No dollar maximum (fee disclosed in advance). KRS 423.430 allows a fee that complies with KRS 64.300 and is clearly disclosed in advance. KRS 64.300 bars fees for jurats on federal benefit claims of service members.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Kentucky?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Kentucky: yes.

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

RON law and effective date in Kentucky: KRS 423.455, effective January 1, 2020. Created by 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 86. The notary must notify the Secretary of State and identify the technology before the first remote act.

Where do the Kentucky notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from KRS 423.430, KRS 64.300 and KRS 423.455. 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.