How Much Does a Mobile Notary Cost?

The regulated part

Most states publish a maximum fee a notary may charge for each notarial act. That cap applies whether the act happens in an office or in your living room. If you are notarizing three signatures, that fee usually applies three times.

The travel part

Travel and convenience fees are business charges, not notarial fees, and are generally not capped in the same way. They typically reflect round-trip distance, the hour of day, weekend or holiday timing, waiting time at hospitals and facilities, and printing or scanning.

Questions that prevent surprises

• What is the total for this address, this many signatures, at this time?
• Is the travel fee charged if the appointment cannot be completed?
• Is there a waiting-time charge, and when does it start?
• Do you charge extra for printing or scanning?
• Which payment methods do you accept on site?

Getting value from the visit

If you have several documents or several relatives who each need something notarized, do them in one appointment. You pay one travel fee and the per-signature fees, which is almost always cheaper than separate visits.