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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Oregon

In Oregon a notary may charge up to $10 per notarial act, or up to $25 for a notarial act for a remotely located individual, which ORS 194.277 has authorized since June 30, 2020.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Oregon at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$10 per notarial act
Up to $25 for a notarial act for a remotely located individual. A travel fee may be added if explained and agreed in advance.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
ORS 194.277, effective June 30, 2020
First enacted by Or. Laws 2020 (1st spec. sess.) ch. 12 (House Bill 4212); still in the 2025 ORS edition.

Sources

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The rules in Oregon

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Oregon: $10 per notarial act. Up to $25 for a notarial act for a remotely located individual. A travel fee may be added if explained and agreed in advance.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Oregon?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Oregon: yes.

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

RON law and effective date in Oregon: ORS 194.277, effective June 30, 2020. First enacted by Or. Laws 2020 (1st spec. sess.) ch. 12 (House Bill 4212); still in the 2025 ORS edition.

Where do the Oregon notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from ORS 194.400 and ORS 194.277. 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.