Notary fees

West Virginia notary fees

In West Virginia, the most a notary may charge for notarization of each signature, with journal entry is $10.00 per signature.
Maximum notary fees in West Virginia
ActMaximum fee
Notarization of each signature, with journal entryW. Va. Code § 39-4-30$10.00 per signature
Certification of a facsimile of a document, 8.5 x 11 pageW. Va. Code § 39-4-30$10.00 per page
Any other notarial actW. Va. Code § 39-4-30$10.00 per act

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Travel fees in West Virginia

The fee section sets maximums and says nothing about travel fees. Source: W. Va. Code § 39-4-30.

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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.

West Virginia notary fee questions

How much can a notary charge in West Virginia?

In West Virginia, the most a notary may charge for notarization of each signature, with journal entry is $10.00 per signature. Certification of a facsimile of a document, 8.5 x 11 page: $10.00 per page. Any other notarial act: $10.00 per act.

Can a notary charge a travel fee in West Virginia?

The fee section sets maximums and says nothing about travel fees.