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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island a notary may charge up to $25 per document or notarization, including for a remote notarization, and notarial acts for remotely located individuals have been authorized since June 30, 2022.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Rhode Island at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$25 per document or notarization
All fees must be disclosed before the notarial act.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
R.I. Gen. Laws 42-30.1-12.1, effective June 30, 2022
Enacted by P.L. 2022, ch. 438 and ch. 439.

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The rules in Rhode Island

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Rhode Island?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Rhode Island: $25 per document or notarization. All fees must be disclosed before the notarial act.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Rhode Island?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Rhode Island: yes.

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

RON law and effective date in Rhode Island: R.I. Gen. Laws 42-30.1-12.1, effective June 30, 2022. Enacted by P.L. 2022, ch. 438 and ch. 439.

Where do the Rhode Island notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from R.I. Gen. Laws 42-30.1-20.1 and R.I. Gen. Laws 42-30.1-12.1. 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.