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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Maine

Maine's notary rules require any fee to be disclosed in writing and agreed in advance rather than setting a dollar cap, and remote notarization is allowed under 4 M.R.S. 1915, part of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts effective July 1, 2023.

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Maine at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
No dollar maximum (fee disclosed in advance)
The Secretary of State's notary rules require written disclosure of any fee and the signer's consent before the act.
Remote online notarization
Yes
The notarial officer must be approved by the Secretary of State and use approved technology.
RON law and effective date
4 M.R.S. 1915, effective July 1, 2023
Part of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA).

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The rules in Maine

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Maine: No dollar maximum (fee disclosed in advance). The Secretary of State's notary rules require written disclosure of any fee and the signer's consent before the act.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Maine?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Maine: yes. The notarial officer must be approved by the Secretary of State and use approved technology.

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

RON law and effective date in Maine: 4 M.R.S. 1915, effective July 1, 2023. Part of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA).

Where do the Maine notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from 4 M.R.S. 1915 and 4 M.R.S. 1933. 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.