Notary fees

Virginia notary fees

In Virginia, the most a notary may charge for taking and certifying an acknowledgment of a writing is $10.00 per act.
Maximum notary fees in Virginia
ActMaximum fee
Taking and certifying an acknowledgment of a writingVa. Code § 47.1-19$10.00 per act
Administering and certifying an oathVa. Code § 47.1-19$10.00 per act
Certifying that a copy of a document is a true copyVa. Code § 47.1-19$10.00 per act
Same acts on an electronic documentVa. Code § 47.1-19$25.00 per act

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Travel fees in Virginia

A notary may recover actual and reasonable travel expense if the person to be charged agrees. Source: Va. Code § 47.1-19.

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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.

Virginia notary fee questions

How much can a notary charge in Virginia?

In Virginia, the most a notary may charge for taking and certifying an acknowledgment of a writing is $10.00 per act. Administering and certifying an oath: $10.00 per act. Certifying that a copy of a document is a true copy: $10.00 per act. Same acts on an electronic document: $25.00 per act.

Can a notary charge a travel fee in Virginia?

A notary may recover actual and reasonable travel expense if the person to be charged agrees.