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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania the maximum fee for taking an acknowledgment is $5 for the first named individual and $2 for each additional name, and remote notarization has been authorized since October 29, 2020.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Pennsylvania at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 first name, $2 each additional name
Electronic and remote notaries may charge up to $20 more per act performed on electronic records or using communication technology.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
57 Pa.C.S. 306.1, effective October 29, 2020
Enacted by Act 97 of 2020, which took effect immediately.

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The rules in Pennsylvania

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Pennsylvania: $5 first name, $2 each additional name. Electronic and remote notaries may charge up to $20 more per act performed on electronic records or using communication technology.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Pennsylvania: yes.

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

RON law and effective date in Pennsylvania: 57 Pa.C.S. 306.1, effective October 29, 2020. Enacted by Act 97 of 2020, which took effect immediately.

Where do the Pennsylvania notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from 57 Pa.C.S. 306.1 and 4 Pa. Code 167.3. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Notary fees are set by the Department of State by regulation (4 Pa. Code 167.3).

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.