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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Maryland

In Maryland a notary may charge up to $8 for a notarial act and up to $30 for a remote notarial act, and remote notarization is authorized by Md. Code, State Government 18-214.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Maryland at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$8 per notarial act
Up to $30 for a remote notarial act; $4 per signature on each additional copy of the same record.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
Md. Code, State Gov't 18-214
Before the first remote act, the notary must notify the Secretary of State and identify the technologies to be used.

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The rules in Maryland

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Maryland: $8 per notarial act. Up to $30 for a remote notarial act; $4 per signature on each additional copy of the same record.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Maryland?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Maryland: yes.

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

RON law and effective date in Maryland: Md. Code, State Gov't 18-214. Before the first remote act, the notary must notify the Secretary of State and identify the technologies to be used.

Where do the Maryland notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Md. Code, State Gov't 18-214 and COMAR 01.02.08.02. 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.