Notary Costs by State: 50-State Comparison
Every state caps what notaries can charge per act. Fees range from $2 in New York to $15 in California. This guide breaks down every state so you know exactly what to expect before you walk in.
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$2 - $15
Fee Cap Range
$5
Most Common Cap
49
States Allow RON
$50 - $150
Mobile Notary Range
Fee Cap by State
Sorted highest to lowest. These caps apply to the per-act notarial fee only - travel and convenience fees are separate.
$15/act (4 states)
$10/act (10 states)
$5-$6/act (32 states)
$2-$4/act (4 states)
CA
$15
NV
$15
NC
$15
VT
$15
AZ
$10
FL
$10
IN
$10
MI
$10
MT
$10
NH
$10
OR
$10
SD
$10
UT
$10
WA
$10
TX
$6
AL
$5
AK
$5
AR
$5
CO
$5
CT
$5
DE
$5
HI
$5
ID
$5
IL
$5
IA
$5
KS
$5
KY
$5
LA
$5
ME
$5
MA
$5
MN
$5
MS
$5
MO
$5
NE
$5
NM
$5
ND
$5
OH
$5
OK
$5
PA
$5
RI
$5
SC
$5
TN
$5
VA
$5
WV
$5
WI
$5
WY
$5
MD
$4
NJ
$2.50
GA
$2
NY
$2
Complete 50-State Notary Fee Table
Fee caps, remote online notarization availability, and typical mobile notary costs by state.
| State | Fee Cap/Act | RON | Mobile Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Alaska | $5 | Yes | $75-$150 |
| Arizona | $10 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Arkansas | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| California | $15 | No | $50-$100 |
| Colorado | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Connecticut | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Delaware | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Florida | $10 | Yes | $75-$150 |
| Georgia | $2 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Hawaii | $5 | Yes | $75-$150 |
| Idaho | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Illinois | $5 | Yes | $50-$85 |
| Indiana | $10 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Iowa | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Kansas | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Kentucky | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Louisiana | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Maine | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Maryland | $4 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Massachusetts | $5 | Yes | $50-$125 |
| Michigan | $10 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Minnesota | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Mississippi | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Missouri | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Montana | $10 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Nebraska | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Nevada | $15 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| New Hampshire | $10 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| New Jersey | $2.50 | Yes | $50-$125 |
| New Mexico | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| New York | $2 | Yes | $50-$125 |
| North Carolina | $15 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| North Dakota | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Ohio | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Oklahoma | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Oregon | $10 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Pennsylvania | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Rhode Island | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| South Carolina | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| South Dakota | $10 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Tennessee | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Texas | $6 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Utah | $10 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Vermont | $15 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Virginia | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Washington | $10 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| West Virginia | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Wisconsin | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
| Wyoming | $5 | Yes | $50-$100 |
Remote Online Notarization (RON) Availability
49 of 50 states allow Remote Online Notarization as of 2026. RON lets you get documents notarized via secure video call from anywhere.
RON Allowed (49 states)
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RON Not Allowed (1 state)
CA
California is the most notable state that has not yet authorized RON. Legislation has been proposed but not enacted.
Key Takeaways
1
The fee cap is not the total cost
State fee caps only cover the notarial act. Mobile notaries add travel fees ($25-$75), and most states do not cap those. A $5 state cap can become a $100+ total bill with travel and convenience charges.
2
Most states cap fees at $5
32 states have fee caps between $5-$6 per act. The standard notarization is cheap everywhere. The cost difference between states matters most for loan signings and complex documents requiring multiple notarial acts.
3
RON is nearly universal
49 states now allow Remote Online Notarization. If your state allows it, RON is often cheaper than a mobile notary ($25-$40 vs. $75-$150) and available 24/7.
4
Free notarization exists
Most banks notarize for free for account holders. AAA offices, libraries, and employers often offer free services too. Check our free notary guide before paying for any notarization.
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<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Alabama</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Alaska</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$75-$150</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Arizona</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$10</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Arkansas</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">California</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$15</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✗</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Colorado</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Connecticut</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Delaware</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Florida</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$10</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$75-$150</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Georgia</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$2</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Hawaii</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$75-$150</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Idaho</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Illinois</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$85</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Indiana</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$10</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Iowa</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Kansas</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Kentucky</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Louisiana</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Maine</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Maryland</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$4</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Massachusetts</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$125</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Michigan</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$10</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Minnesota</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Mississippi</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Missouri</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Montana</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$10</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Nebraska</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Nevada</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$15</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">New Hampshire</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$10</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">New Jersey</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$2.50</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$125</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">New Mexico</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">New York</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$2</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$125</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">North Carolina</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$15</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">North Dakota</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Ohio</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Oklahoma</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Oregon</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$10</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Pennsylvania</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Rhode Island</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">South Carolina</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">South Dakota</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$10</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Tennessee</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Texas</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$6</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Utah</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$10</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Vermont</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$15</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Virginia</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Washington</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$10</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">West Virginia</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Wisconsin</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
<tr style="border-bottom:1px solid #EDE9E3"><td style="padding:6px 8px">Wyoming</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600">$5</td><td style="text-align:center;padding:6px 8px">✓</td><td style="text-align:right;padding:6px 8px;color:#666">$50-$100</td></tr>
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Frequently Asked Questions
What state has the cheapest notary fees?
New York ($2/act) and Georgia ($2/act) have the lowest statutory notary fee caps in the country. New Jersey is close at $2.50/act. These caps only apply to the notarial act itself - mobile notary travel fees are separate and not capped by most states.
What state has the most expensive notary fees?
California, Nevada, North Carolina, and Vermont all cap notary fees at $15 per act, the highest in the country. However, the real cost difference is in mobile notary fees and travel charges, which are not capped in most states.
How many states allow remote online notarization (RON)?
As of 2026, 49 states allow Remote Online Notarization (RON). California is the most notable holdout. RON lets you get documents notarized via secure video call without meeting in person.
Why do mobile notary fees vary so much from the state fee cap?
State fee caps only apply to the notarial act itself (the stamp/signature). Mobile notaries charge separate travel fees for coming to your location, and most states do not cap travel fees. A $5 state fee cap can turn into a $75-$150 total bill when travel, convenience, and after-hours fees are added.
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