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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in North Dakota

In North Dakota a notary may charge up to $5 per notarial act, and remote notarization for remotely located individuals has been authorized since August 1, 2019.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

North Dakota at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 per notarial act
A separate travel fee or technology fee is allowed only if agreed in advance and explained as separate from the notarial fee.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
N.D.C.C. 44-06.1-13.1, effective August 1, 2019
Created by 2019 House Bill 1110 (ch. 376).

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The rules in North Dakota

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in North Dakota?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in North Dakota: $5 per notarial act. A separate travel fee or technology fee is allowed only if agreed in advance and explained as separate from the notarial fee.

Is remote online notarization allowed in North Dakota?

Yes. Remote online notarization in North Dakota: yes.

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

RON law and effective date in North Dakota: N.D.C.C. 44-06.1-13.1, effective August 1, 2019. Created by 2019 House Bill 1110 (ch. 376).

Where do the North Dakota notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from N.D.C.C. 44-06.1-28 and N.D.C.C. 44-06.1-13.1. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

A notary may add a technology fee for a remote notarial act if the notary incurred the cost and the signer agreed to it in advance.

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.