Florida Notary Fee — $10 Per Act (Fla. Stat. §117.05)
Florida sets notary public fees by statute. As of June 2026, the maximum fee per notarial act is established in Florida Statutes §117.05(2)(a). The 2025 edition of the Florida Statutes (the most current published) sets this cap at $10 per act.
Florida Statutory Notary Fee Cap (as of June 2026)
| Notarial Service | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|
| Any one notarial act (§117.05(2)(a)) | $10.00 |
| Online / remote notarial act (§117.275) | $25.00 |
| Witnessing a vote-by-mail ballot (§117.05(2)(b)) | No fee allowed |
Source: Florida Statutes §117.05 (2025 edition); RON: §117.275. Maximum allowed by state law as of June 2026.
How Florida Notary Fees Are Structured
Florida is a per-act state. The $10 cap applies to each notarial act, not each signature. In most common situations — an acknowledgment on a standard one-signer document — this means $10 per person signing. For a document where two people each need their signature notarized, the maximum would be $10 × 2 = $20.
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Mobile Notary Fees in Florida
Florida law does not regulate mobile travel fees. A notary who comes to your home, office, or hospital room may separately charge for travel. Typical market rates range from $25 to $75 for daytime appointments within roughly 20 miles. Florida cities like Miami and Orlando often have higher rates due to traffic and parking.
After-hours or same-day appointments typically add another $25–$75. See the mobile notary fees guide for a complete breakdown.
Online Notary Fees in Florida
Florida has authorized Remote Online Notarization (RON). A Florida online notary may charge up to $25 per online notarial act under §117.275. Online platforms typically price their sessions at or near this $25 level. See the online notary cost guide for platform details.
Where to Get Free or Low-Cost Notarization in Florida
- Banks and credit unions — free for account holders at most major banks.
- Public libraries — many Florida county library systems offer free notary services by appointment.
- Florida DMV service centers — some offer notary services.
- UPS Store and FedEx Office — charge a fee (varies by location).
Florida Notary Fee FAQ
A Florida notary may charge a maximum of $10 per notarial act (Fla. Stat. §117.05(2)(a), 2025 edition). Florida is a "per-act" state — the $10 cap applies to each notarial act regardless of how many signatures appear on the same page.
A Florida online notary public may charge up to $25 per online notarial act (Fla. Stat. §117.275). This is separate from, and in addition to, the standard $10 notarial act fee where applicable.
No. Florida law explicitly prohibits notaries from charging a fee for witnessing a vote-by-mail ballot. The notary must witness it upon request at no charge (Fla. Stat. §117.05(2)(b)).
Florida law caps the notarial act fee at $10 but does not regulate mobile travel surcharges. A mobile notary may separately charge for travel — typical market rates run $25–$75 for appointments within roughly 20 miles.
Florida's $10 per-act cap is mid-range. California caps at $15 per signature, Texas at $10 first + $1 additional, New York at $2 per signature (very low), and Illinois at $5 per act.