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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Utah

In Utah a notary may charge up to $10 per signature for an acknowledgment, or up to $25 when performed as a remote notarization, and remote notarization is authorized under Utah Code 46-1-3.5 and 46-1-3.6.

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Utah at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$10 per signature
Up to $25 when performed as a remote notarization. A travel fee up to the federal mileage rate may be added if explained and agreed in advance.
Remote online notarization
Yes
A notary must hold a remote notary certification from the lieutenant governor and be physically located in Utah.
RON law and effective date
Utah Code 46-1-3.5 and 46-1-3.6 (Laws 2019, ch. 192)
Enacted by Chapter 192, 2019 General Session; 46-1-3.6 was amended by Chapter 56, 2026 General Session.

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The rules in Utah

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

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Utah: $10 per signature. Up to $25 when performed as a remote notarization. A travel fee up to the federal mileage rate may be added if explained and agreed in advance.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Utah?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Utah: yes. A notary must hold a remote notary certification from the lieutenant governor and be physically located in Utah.

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

RON law and effective date in Utah: Utah Code 46-1-3.5 and 46-1-3.6 (Laws 2019, ch. 192). Enacted by Chapter 192, 2019 General Session; 46-1-3.6 was amended by Chapter 56, 2026 General Session.

Where do the Utah notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Utah Code 46-1-12, Utah Code 46-1-3.5 and Utah Code 46-1-3.6. 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.