Notary fees
Pennsylvania notary fees
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Taking acknowledgment (first individual / each additional name)Pa. Dept. of State, Notary Public Fees (set under 57 Pa.C.S. § 329.1) | $5.00 per signer, then $2.00 for each additional signature |
| Administering oath or affirmationPa. Dept. of State, Notary Public Fees (set under 57 Pa.C.S. § 329.1) | $5.00 per signer |
| Taking verification on oath or affirmationPa. Dept. of State, Notary Public Fees (set under 57 Pa.C.S. § 329.1) | $5.00 per signer |
| Witnessing or attesting a signaturePa. Dept. of State, Notary Public Fees (set under 57 Pa.C.S. § 329.1) | $5.00 per signature |
| Certifying or attesting a copy or depositionPa. Dept. of State, Notary Public Fees (set under 57 Pa.C.S. § 329.1) | $5.00 per act |
| Noting a protest of a negotiable instrumentPa. Dept. of State, Notary Public Fees (set under 57 Pa.C.S. § 329.1) | $3.00 per page |
| Electronic or remote notarial act (in addition to the fees above)Pa. Dept. of State, Notary Public Fees (set under 57 Pa.C.S. § 329.1) | $20.00 per act |
Travel fees in Pennsylvania
Travel is treated as a clerical or administrative fee the Department does not set; it must be customary and reasonable. Source: Pa. Dept. of State, Notary Public Fees (set under 57 Pa.C.S. § 329.1).
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Also worth knowing
- Notary fees must be separately stated and itemized on a receipt.
- A notary who charges fees must display them or give them on request.
- No fee for notarizing certain absentee ballot affidavits.
Sending a document abroad? See Pennsylvania apostille cost and timing.
Figures checked against the official sources linked here on November 7, 2026. These are the legal maximums, not a quote: a notary may charge less. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so confirm with the official source before relying on a figure.
Pennsylvania notary fee questions
How much can a notary charge in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the most a notary may charge for taking acknowledgment (first individual / each additional name) is $5.00 per signer, then $2.00 for each additional signature. Administering oath or affirmation: $5.00 per signer. Taking verification on oath or affirmation: $5.00 per signer. Witnessing or attesting a signature: $5.00 per signature. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition: $5.00 per act. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument: $3.00 per page.
Can a notary charge a travel fee in Pennsylvania?
Travel is treated as a clerical or administrative fee the Department does not set; it must be customary and reasonable.
What is the fee for remote online notarization in Pennsylvania?
Electronic or remote notarial act (in addition to the fees above): $20.00 per act.