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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Missouri

In Missouri a notary may charge up to $5 per signature for an acknowledgment, and remote online notarization is allowed under RSMo 486.1100 to 486.1205, enacted by H.B. 1655 in 2020.

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Missouri at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 per signature
A remote online notary may also charge a separate transaction fee agreed in advance.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
RSMo 486.1100 to 486.1205, effective August 28, 2020
Enacted by H.B. 1655 (2020).

Sources

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The rules in Missouri

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Missouri: $5 per signature. A remote online notary may also charge a separate transaction fee agreed in advance.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Missouri?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Missouri: yes.

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

RON law and effective date in Missouri: RSMo 486.1100 to 486.1205, effective August 28, 2020. Enacted by H.B. 1655 (2020).

Where do the Missouri notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from RSMo 486.685, RSMo 486.1100 and RSMo 486.1160. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The Missouri Revisor lists the remote online notarization sections (486.1100 to 486.1205) with an effective date of 8/28/2020.

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.