How Much Do Mobile Notaries Charge? (Pricing Examples + What’s Legal)

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How Much Do Mobile Notaries Charge? Pricing Examples

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Mobile notary pricing explained: state notary fee limits, travel fees, after-hours rates, and sample pricing packages you can adapt.

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Mobile notary pricing can be confusing because there are usually two parts: the notarization fee (often capped by your state) and the travel/convenience fee (your business decision, within local rules).

The 2-part pricing model

1. Notarial act fee: what you charge per notarization (may be capped)
2. Travel fee: what you charge to come to the signer

What affects pricing

• Distance and drive time
• Time of day (evenings/weekends)
• Wait time at the location
• Number of signers and documents
• Complexity (multiple notarizations, witnesses needed)

Sample pricing examples (adapt to your market)

• Standard appointment (weekday, within 10 miles): travel fee + per-notarization fee
• After-hours appointment: higher travel fee + per-notarization fee
• Multi-signer appointment: base travel fee + add-on per extra signer

How to present prices so customers say yes

• Give a clear “starting at” price
• Confirm the number of notarizations before quoting
• Explain what’s included (travel, printing if applicable, etc.)

Legal note

Always follow your state’s rules on notary fees and disclosures. If your state requires you to post fees or disclose travel charges in advance, build that into your booking script.