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Mobile notary fees by state: what the law caps (2026)

A mobile notary is a notary public who comes to you, at home, at work, at a hospital or anywhere else you arrange. State law usually caps the notary fee for each act or signature. Travel is a separate charge, and states handle it differently. Here is the cap and any travel-fee rule for every state and D.C., taken only from statutes and state pages.

Short version: The notary fee itself is capped in most states, often at $2 to $15 per act or signature, for example $10 per act in Florida [11] and $15 per signature for an acknowledgment in California [5]. The travel fee is a separate charge. Many states allow it only if you agree to it before the notary travels, and a few cap it, for example at the IRS mileage rate in Connecticut and Wyoming [7][53]. Ask for the notary fee and the travel fee separately, in writing, before you book.

Not legal advice. This page is general information from official state sources. Fee laws change, so check the official page for your state before you rely on a figure. Errand Desk isn't affiliated with any government agency or notary service.

What is a mobile notary?

It's a commissioned notary public who travels to the signer instead of having the signer come to an office. The notarial act is the same one you'd get at a bank or a shipping store. What changes is the bill: you pay the notary fee allowed by your state, plus any travel fee you agree to. Several states describe that travel fee in their notary laws, for example North Carolina allows "actual mileage at the federal business mileage rate if the travel reimbursement is agreed to by the principal in writing prior to the travel" [36].

A mobile notary is different from remote online notarization, where you meet a notary over video. For online options and in-person places that may be free, see where to get something notarized and free notary options.

How much can a mobile notary charge? Fee caps and travel rules by state

"Not stated in the source we checked" means the official page or statute we read doesn't set a travel rule. It doesn't mean travel fees are banned or unlimited. States marked See official page are ones where we couldn't confirm the figure from an official source today.

StateMaximum notary fee (in person)Travel fee ruleOfficial source
AlabamaUp to $10 for each notarial act (a "reasonable fee")Not stated in the source we checked[1]
AlaskaNo maximum in state law. A notary who charges must give the signer a fee schedule before the actNot stated in the source we checked[2]
ArizonaSee official page. Per-act fees are set by Secretary of State rule, which we couldn't read todayUp to the mileage and per diem rates allowed for state employees[3]
ArkansasNo dollar maximum. A fee must be "reasonable" and agreed before the actNot stated in the source we checked[4]
California$15 per signature for an acknowledgment; $15 for a jurat or oathTravel fees, if any, should be listed separately in the notary's journal. No cap stated[5]
Colorado$15 per documentNotaries must document any mileage or travel charges along with the notary fee. No cap stated[6]
Connecticut$10 per act (from July 1, 2026)Mileage up to the IRS business standard mileage rate[7]
Delaware$5 per act on a paper recordState law doesn't address travel fees. The state says to give customers an itemized fee list before traveling[8][9]
District of ColumbiaSee official page. Per-act fees are set by the Mayor's ruleActual and reasonable travel expense, agreed in advance, in writing, itemized and separate from the notary fee[10]
Florida$10 per notarial actNot stated in the source we checked[11]
Georgia$2 per notarial actNot stated in the source we checked[12]
HawaiiAcknowledgment $5 for each party signing; oath $5Not stated in the source we checked[13]
IdahoUp to $5 per notarial act"Actual and reasonable expense of travel" may also be paid[14]
Illinois$5 per actNot stated in the source we checked[15]
IndianaUp to $10 per signature for listed actsA "reasonable fee," not above federal travel rates set by the U.S. General Services Administration[16]
IowaNo dollar maximum. A notary "may charge a reasonable fee"Not stated in the source we checked[17]
KansasNo dollar maximum. A fee must be disclosed and agreed before the act and recorded in the journalNot stated in the source we checked[18]
KentuckyNo dollar amount in this section. A fee must comply with KRS 64.300 and be clearly disclosed in advanceNot stated in the source we checked[19]
LouisianaNo statutory fee scheduleNot stated in the source we checked[20]
MaineNo dollar maximum in the state rules we checked. Any fee "must be disclosed in writing" and the notary "must obtain the individual’s consent to any fee to be charged prior to performing the notarial act"Not stated in the source we checked[21][54]
Maryland$8 per notarial actIRS business mileage rate plus a travel fee up to $5[22]
MassachusettsSee official page. The statute we checked lists fees for protests only—[23]
MichiganUp to $10 per transaction or actNotary and client may agree a separate travel fee before travel starts[24]
Minnesota$5 for each oath administered. For acknowledgments, "the legal fees allowed other officers for like services"Not stated in the source we checked[25]
MississippiUp to $5Not stated in the source we checked[26]
MissouriAcknowledgment, jurat or witnessing: $5 per signatureMust be agreed in advance and explained as separate and not set by law[27]
MontanaUp to $10 per notarial actAllowed as set by rule, explained as extra and not set by law, and agreed in advance[28]
NebraskaAcknowledgment $5; affidavit or oath $2Mileage is set only for serving notice of a protest[29]
NevadaAcknowledgment $15 first signature, $7.50 each additional; jurat $15 per signatureOnly if you ask the notary to travel and agree the rate first: up to $15 an hour (6 a.m.–7 p.m.) or $30 an hour (7 p.m.–6 a.m.). A 2-hour minimum may be charged[30]
New HampshireUp to $10 per actNot stated in the source we checked[31]
New Jersey$2.50 per act. Real estate: $15 per sale transaction, $25 per financing transactionNot stated in the source we checked[32][33]
New Mexico$5 per acknowledgment, oath or juratAgreed in advance and explained as separate and not set by law[34]
New York$2.00 for administering an oath or affirmation, or for taking an acknowledgment or proof of execution. An electronic notary may charge up to $25.00 per electronic notarial actNot stated in the source we checked[35]
North Carolina$10 per notarized principal signatureActual mileage at the federal business rate, if the signer agrees in writing before the travel[36]
North DakotaUp to $5 per notarial actAgreed in advance and explained as separate[37]
OhioUp to $5 per act (not per signature)"A reasonable travel fee," agreed before the act[38]
OklahomaUp to $5 per notarial actNot stated in the source we checked[39]
Oregon$10 per actAllowed if explained as extra and not set by law, and agreed in advance[40]
PennsylvaniaAcknowledgment $5 for the first name, $2 each additional; oath or verification $5Travel is a clerical fee: "customary and reasonable," disclosed before notarizing and itemized on the receipt[41]
Rhode IslandUp to $25 per document or notarization, disclosed before the actNot stated in the source we checked[42]
South Carolina$5 per signature for an acknowledgment, jurat or witnessingAgreed in advance and explained as separate and not set by law[43]
South DakotaNo dollar maximum. A notary "may charge and receive a fee for each instrument notarized"Not stated in the source we checked[44]
TennesseeNo dollar maximum. "Reasonable fees and compensation"Not stated in the source we checked[45]
TexasAcknowledgment $10 first signature, $1 each additional; oath with certificate $10Fees must be itemized. Travel not stated on the page we checked[46]
Utah$10 per signature for an acknowledgment or juratUp to the federal mileage rate, explained and agreed in advance[47]
VermontNo per-act maximum in the notary chapter we checked, which sets only commission feesNot stated in the source we checked[48]
VirginiaUp to $10 per act"Actual and reasonable expense of traveling," with the signer's agreement[49]
Washington$15 per actAgreed in advance and explained as extra and not required by law[50]
West Virginia$10 per signatureNot stated in the source we checked[51]
WisconsinUp to $5 per document for acknowledgments and similar servicesNot stated in the source we checked[52]
WyomingUp to $10 per notarial actUp to the IRS standard mileage rate, agreed in advance and explained as separate and not set by law[53]

Remote, online and electronic notarizations often have separate, higher caps that aren't shown here. Some states also set separate fees for copy certification, protests or other acts.

How do travel fees work?

Where state law addresses travel, the common rules in the sources above are:

What should I ask before booking a mobile notary?

Compare the quote with the cap in the table. If a notary fee is above your state's cap, ask the notary to explain it, or check with your state's notary office.

Mobile notary FAQ

Is a mobile notary fee the same as the travel fee?

No. The notary fee is for the notarial act and is capped in most states. The travel fee is a separate charge for coming to you. States that address it usually require you to agree to it in advance, and some cap it [40][53].

Can a notary charge whatever they want for travel?

It depends on the state. Some cap it, for example at the IRS standard mileage rate in Connecticut and Wyoming, or $15 to $30 an hour in Nevada [7][53][30]. Others only require that it be agreed in advance. Where our source doesn't state a rule, check with your state's notary office.

Which states have no fixed maximum notary fee?

In the sources we checked, Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, South Dakota and Tennessee don't set a dollar maximum, though several require the fee to be reasonable or disclosed before the act [2][4][17][18][20][54][44][45].

Is the fee per signature or per document?

It varies. California, Missouri, South Carolina, Utah and West Virginia count per signature for some acts, Colorado counts per document, and Ohio says its fees "shall not be calculated on a per signature basis" [5][27][43][47][51][6][38].

Can I get something notarized for free instead?

Often, yes, if you can travel. Many banks and credit unions notarize for customers at no charge. See free notary options.

Sources

All sources last checked Oct 27, 2026.

  1. Alabama SB322 (2023), enrolled, amending Code of Ala. § 36-20-74: alison.legislature.state.al.us … SB322-enr.pdf (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  2. Alaska Lieutenant Governor, Notaries Public FAQ: ltgov.alaska.gov/notaries-public/frequently-asked-questions (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  3. Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-316: www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00316.htm (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  4. Arkansas Secretary of State, Notary Public Handbook: sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/bcs/NotaryHandbook2025.pdf (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  5. California Secretary of State, Notary Public Handbook 2026 (Gov. Code § 8211): notary.cdn.sos.ca.gov/forms/notary-handbook-current.pdf (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  6. Colorado Secretary of State, Notary Public FAQs: Fees: www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/notary/FAQ/fees.html (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  7. Connecticut Public Act 26-81, § 13 (amending Gen. Stat. § 3-95, effective July 1, 2026): prdext2.cga.ct.gov … 2026PA-00081-R00SB-00294-PA.pdf (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  8. Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 43, § 4311: delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c043/sc01 (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  9. Delaware Notary Public, FAQs: notary.delaware.gov/faqs (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  10. D.C. Code § 1-1231.23: code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/1-1231.23 (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  11. Florida Statutes § 117.05 (2026): www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/0117.05 (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  12. Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, "Georgia Notary Law": www.gsccca.org/notary-and-apostilles/notaries/georgia-notary-law (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  13. Hawaii Revised Statutes § 456-17: data.capitol.hawaii.gov … HRS_0456-0017.htm (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  14. Idaho Secretary of State, Notary Public FAQ (Idaho Code § 51-133): sos.idaho.gov/notary-public (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  15. Illinois, 5 ILCS 312/3-104: ilga.gov … 000503120K3-104.htm (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  16. Indiana Code 2026, IC 33-42-14-1: iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_33/Article_42.pdf (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  17. Iowa Secretary of State, Notary Public Handbook: publications.iowa.gov/53459/1/notaryhandbook.pdf (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  18. Kansas Secretary of State, Notary Public Handbook: sos.ks.gov/general-services/notary_public/NotaryHandbook.pdf (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  19. Kentucky Revised Statutes § 423.430: apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=49515 (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  20. Louisiana Secretary of State, Notary FAQ: www.sos.la.gov/notary/frequently-asked-questions (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  21. Maine Secretary of State, Notaries Public FAQ: maine.gov/sos/…/notaries-public-frequently-asked-questions (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  22. Maryland Secretary of State, Notary FAQ (COMAR 01.02.08.02): sos.maryland.gov/Notary/Pages/FAQ.aspx (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  23. Massachusetts General Laws ch. 262, § 41: malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleVI/Chapter262/Section41 (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  24. Michigan Compiled Laws § 55.285: www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-55-285 (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  25. Minnesota Statutes § 357.17: www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/357.17 (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  26. Mississippi Secretary of State, Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial Acts (Miss. Code § 25-34-9): sos.ms.gov … Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial Acts.pdf (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  27. Missouri Revised Statutes § 486.685: revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=486.685 (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  28. Montana Code Annotated § 1-5-626: mca.legmt.gov … 1-5-626 (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  29. Nebraska Revised Statutes § 33-133: nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=33-133 (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  30. Nevada Revised Statutes ch. 240 (NRS 240.100, 240.197): www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-240.html (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  31. New Hampshire RSA 455:11: gc.nh.gov/RSA/html/XLII/455/455-11.htm (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
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  37. North Dakota Century Code ch. 44-06.1 (§ 44-06.1-28): ndlegis.gov/cencode/t44c06-1.pdf (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
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  40. Oregon Revised Statutes ch. 194 (ORS 194.400): www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.html (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  41. Pennsylvania Department of State, "Notary Public Fees": www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/notaries/notary-public-fees (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
  42. Rhode Island General Laws § 42-30.1-20.1: webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE42/42-30.1/42-30.1-20.1.htm (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
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  47. Utah Code § 46-1-12: le.utah.gov/xcode/Title46/Chapter1/46-1-S12.html (last checked Oct 27, 2026)
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