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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Ohio

In Ohio a notary may charge up to $5 for a notarial act that is not an online notarization and up to $30 for an online notarization, and online notarization has been authorized under Ohio Rev. Code 147.60 to 147.66 since September 20, 2019.

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Ohio at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 per notarial act
Up to $30 for an online notarization, plus a technology fee up to $10 per session. Fees may not be charged per signature.
Remote online notarization
Yes
A commissioned Ohio notary must apply to the Secretary of State and complete a course and exam to become an online notary.
RON law and effective date
Ohio Rev. Code 147.60 to 147.66, effective September 20, 2019
Enacted by Senate Bill 263 (132nd General Assembly); amended by House Bill 315 (135th General Assembly), effective April 3, 2025.

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The rules in Ohio

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Ohio: $5 per notarial act. Up to $30 for an online notarization, plus a technology fee up to $10 per session. Fees may not be charged per signature.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Ohio?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Ohio: yes. A commissioned Ohio notary must apply to the Secretary of State and complete a course and exam to become an online notary.

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

RON law and effective date in Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code 147.60 to 147.66, effective September 20, 2019. Enacted by Senate Bill 263 (132nd General Assembly); amended by House Bill 315 (135th General Assembly), effective April 3, 2025.

Where do the Ohio notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Ohio Rev. Code 147.08, Ohio Rev. Code 147.60 and Ohio Rev. Code 147.63. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Ohio Rev. Code 147.08 was last amended by House Bill 315 (135th General Assembly), effective April 3, 2025.

Fees may not be calculated per signature. A notary may add a reasonable travel fee agreed in advance, and a technology fee of up to $10 per online notarization session.

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.