How much to charge for notary services
Rates reviewed June 2026
Notary work is capped per signature by your state, so the real money is the travel and convenience fee for mobile service. Loan signings are the high-value niche, so get certified as a signing agent.
You should charge
$14
per signature · typical $5–$200
Why this number. The stamp fee is fixed by law, so price the convenience: the trip, the timing, and the expertise. Loan signings pay many times a single notarization, so that certification is where the real income is.
Typical notary services prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Per signature (state-set) | $5 – $25 |
| Mobile notary trip fee | $25 – $75 |
| Loan signing (signing agent) | $75 – $200 |
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What changes the price
- Per-signature state maximum
- Mobile travel fee
- Loan signing (notary signing agent)
- After-hours timing
The pricing move most people miss
The stamp fee is fixed by law, so price the convenience: the trip, the timing, and the expertise. Loan signings pay many times a single notarization, so that certification is where the real income is.
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How much should I charge for notary services?+
Most notary services is priced $5–$200 per signature, with a typical rate around $15 per signature. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to per-signature state maximum and mobile travel fee. Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
What is the best way to price notary services?+
Most notary services is priced per signature, which is easy for clients to understand. Set a clear minimum so small jobs still cover your time and travel, and bundle add-ons into packages to lift the average ticket rather than discounting.
How much should I charge for notary services as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $5 to $15 per signature. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $200.
What affects how much notary services costs?+
The biggest factors are per-signature state maximum; mobile travel fee; loan signing (notary signing agent); after-hours timing. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote notary services so the client says yes?+
The stamp fee is fixed by law, so price the convenience: the trip, the timing, and the expertise. Loan signings pay many times a single notarization, so that certification is where the real income is. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.