Are notary fees set by state law?

State law sets maximum notary fees for each type of notarial act. Fees vary widely by state — from a few dollars to $25+ per signature, depending on the state and the act. Common fee structures: per signature for acknowledgments and jurats; per signature for oaths/affirmations; per signature for certified copies. Some states allow additional fees for: travel (with rules about disclosure and limits); waiting time; remote online notarization. Notaries can charge less than the maximum or waive fees entirely. Charging more than the maximum is a violation that can result in commission revocation. Mobile notaries (who travel to clients) typically charge a travel fee separate from the notarial fee, with the travel fee not regulated in most states (set by market). Fees should be disclosed to the signer in advance. Many notaries who work as a primary part of their job (lawyers, bankers, etc.) may not charge fees at all when notarizing in connection with their employer's business.