Notary Public Fees: How Much You Should Pay

Not Sure How Much a Notary Charges?

Anyone that needs help from a notary public will have to pay a modest fee. So knowing ahead of time what you will be expected to pay will help you budget for the expense and avoid any delays in processing your documents.

When Fees Apply

Important documents, that include loan papers, property deeds, or copy certifications that will attest that a copy of an original document is valid, will all require signatures in the presence of a notary.

A notary is someone that is authorized by the state to verify the signatures of everyone brought in to sign documents. They make sure that all signers are who they claim to be, and are fully aware of the contents of the document they are signing, in addition, to attesting that they are not under any duress.

Standard Notary Public Fees

Notary fees depend on where you get a document notarized, states have set the maximum allowable charges, and notaries are able to charge any amount up to that maximum. Standard notary costs start from $0.25 to $20 and are billed per-signature or per-person basis depending on the state. However, in certain states, like Iowa, notaries are left to set their own fees.

Mobile notaries can charge travel fees that are totally separate from the fees for making a trip to your location.Again, some states have set a limit on this travel fee. In many cases, they are low, but in every case, the cost has to be within reason. Overall, a notary public and the signer will need to agree on travel fees before any notarization takes place. So if you are unaware of travel fees, inquire with your notary before requesting a home visit from a mobile notary to prevent any costly surprises.

If you would like to know about the services that Today Notary can offer you, and if you live in or around the Sherman Oaks, CA region, please feel free to call us at (818) 635-2352 anytime.