Notary Fees by State
State law sets the maximum fee a notary public may charge per notarial act. Every figure below is verified against the official state statute or Secretary of State publication, with citation and as-of date. Only verified states are listed.
| State | Statutory Cap | Cap Type | RON Cap | Statute | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $10 first sig + $1 each additional | Per-signature | $25 | Tex. Gov't Code §406.024 | June 2026 |
| California | $15 per signature | Per-signature | No specific cap | Cal. Gov't Code §8211 | June 2026 |
| Florida | $10 per act | Per-act | $25 | Fla. Stat. §117.05(2)(a) | June 2026 |
| New York | $2 per signature | Per-signature | $25 | N.Y. Exec. Law §136 | June 2026 |
| Illinois | $5 per act | Per-act | $25 | 5 ILCS 312/3-104 | June 2026 |
Maximum allowed by state law as of June 2026. Notaries may charge less. Statutory caps apply to the notarial act fee only — mobile travel fees and RON platform fees are separate and not regulated.
Understanding the Table
- Statutory Cap
- The maximum the notary can legally charge for the notarial act itself. For most documents, this is per-signature or per-act.
- Cap Type
- Per-signature states charge the cap for each signature notarized. Per-act states charge one flat fee regardless of how many signatures appear on the same instrument.
- RON Cap
- Where a state has enacted Remote Online Notarization (RON) law, it often sets a separate cap (commonly $25) for the online notarial act fee. Platform technology fees are additional and unregulated.
Estimate Your Cost with the Calculator
Know your state? Use the notary fee calculator to get an instant estimate for in-person, mobile, or online service, with the formula shown.
State-Specific Guides
- Texas Notary Fee Guide — $10 first sig + $1 each additional (Tex. Gov't Code §406.024)
- California Notary Fee Guide — $15 per signature (Cal. Gov't Code §8211)
- Florida Notary Fee Guide — $10 per act (Fla. Stat. §117.05(2)(a))
- New York Notary Fee Guide — $2 per signature (N.Y. Exec. Law §136)
- Illinois Notary Fee Guide — $5 per act (5 ILCS 312/3-104)
Frequently Asked Questions
Most states set a statutory maximum fee per notarial act, but a few states (like North Carolina) allow notaries to charge reasonable fees without specifying a cap. Always check with your state's Secretary of State for the current rule.
We only publish fee caps that have been individually verified against the official state statute or Secretary of State website this session. Publishing unverified figures creates real risk of misinformation. We are expanding the table — check back for updates or use the calculator's custom cap input for your state.
A "per-act" state (like Florida and Illinois) sets the maximum at a flat fee for each notarial act regardless of how many signatures appear on the same page. A "per-signature" state (like California and New York) charges the cap for each individual signature notarized.
Many states that have enacted Remote Online Notarization (RON) legislation include a separate fee cap for online notarizations — commonly $25 per act. The cap covers only the notarial act fee; the technology platform fee is separate and set by the platform.