Guide
How Much Does a Notary Cost?
The short answer: the notarial act is capped by your state, but the total depends entirely on where you go. Here's what each option really costs.
The per-signature fee is set by the state
Every state caps what a notary may charge for a single notarial act. It's small — commonly $2 to $15 per signature (for example, roughly $15 in California, $10 in Florida, $6 in Texas, $2 in New York, $1 in Illinois). That cap covers only the notarization itself, not travel or convenience.
Where you go changes the total
- Bank or credit union — often free for account holders, but members-only and business hours.
- The UPS Store — walk-in, typically around $10–$15 per signature on top of the state fee, store hours only. See UPS Store notary.
- AAA / library — free for members or by appointment, limited availability.
- Mobile notary — the notarial fee plus a travel charge; $75–$200 all-in is typical, more for after-hours or distance.
- Online notarization — a flat fee, usually ~$25–$40, any time, no travel.
The hidden cost is time
A "free" bank notary can still cost you a half-day if you have to book an appointment and drive over. Online notarization trades a small flat fee for doing it in minutes from home — and if the document needs to be recorded, Jurably rolls the notarization and filing into one transparent price with no hidden "document prep" line item.