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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in New York

In New York a notary may charge $2 for taking an acknowledgment, and registered electronic notaries may notarize remotely under Executive Law 135-c, with registration open since February 1, 2023.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

New York at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$2 per person
$2 for each additional person.
Remote online notarization
Yes
The notary must register with the Secretary of State before performing electronic notarial acts and be physically present in New York.
RON law and effective date
N.Y. Exec. Law 135-c
Registration of electronic notaries opened February 1, 2023.

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The rules in New York

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in New York?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in New York: $2 per person. $2 for each additional person.

Is remote online notarization allowed in New York?

Yes. Remote online notarization in New York: yes. The notary must register with the Secretary of State before performing electronic notarial acts and be physically present in New York.

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

RON law and effective date in New York: N.Y. Exec. Law 135-c. Registration of electronic notaries opened February 1, 2023.

Where do the New York notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from N.Y. Exec. Law 136 and N.Y. Exec. Law 135-c. 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.