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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Louisiana

Louisiana has no statutory fee schedule limiting what a notary may charge, and remote online notarization is allowed under the Remote Online Notarization Act (La. R.S. 35:621 and following), with notary registration open since February 1, 2022.

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Louisiana at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
No statutory maximum
The Secretary of State says no statute determines or limits what a notary may charge.
Remote online notarization
Yes
The notary must be separately authorized by the Secretary of State. Some instruments, such as testaments, cannot be executed remotely.
RON law and effective date
La. R.S. 35:621 and following
Notary registration for remote online notarization opened February 1, 2022.

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The rules in Louisiana

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Louisiana: No statutory maximum. The Secretary of State says no statute determines or limits what a notary may charge.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Louisiana?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Louisiana: yes. The notary must be separately authorized by the Secretary of State. Some instruments, such as testaments, cannot be executed remotely.

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

RON law and effective date in Louisiana: La. R.S. 35:621 and following. Notary registration for remote online notarization opened February 1, 2022.

Where do the Louisiana notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from La. R.S. 35:621 and La. R.S. 35:623. 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.