Notary and Document Cost Calculator
Example: Number of signatures to notarize: 3 signatures · Fee per notarized signature: 10 $ · Mobile notary travel fee: 40 $ · Certified copies needed: 2 copies · Fee per certified copy: 10 $
| Total notary + document cost | $90 |
| Notarization cost | $30 |
| Travel + copies | $60 |
Worked example
Suppose you have three signatures to notarize at $10 each — that is $30 in notarization. A mobile notary who comes to your home charges a $40 travel fee, and you need two certified copies at $10 each for $20. The total is about $90. Going to a bank branch, where notarization is sometimes free for customers, and skipping the mobile fee could cut this to $20 or even nothing, so where you get it done matters as much as how many signatures you have.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a notary charge?
States cap the maximum per-signature fee a notary may charge, often just a few dollars to around fifteen, though mobile and specialty notaries add convenience fees. Because the cap is per signature, a document signed by multiple people costs proportionally more.
Can I get documents notarized for free?
Often yes. Many banks and credit unions notarize documents free for their account holders, and some public libraries, shipping stores, and employers offer low-cost notarization. Set the per-signature fee to zero to model a free option and compare it against a mobile notary.
What is a mobile or remote notary?
A mobile notary travels to your location and charges a travel fee on top of the per-signature fee, which is convenient when signers cannot easily gather. Remote online notarization, where allowed, lets you sign over video and can save the travel cost entirely.
Do I need certified copies?
Certified copies are official duplicates you may need when an agency requires proof but will not accept the original. Not every situation needs them, so set the copy count to zero if a plain notarized document is enough for your purpose.