How to Find a Notary by State (2026)

The most convenient places to find a notary are: your bank or credit union (often free for account holders), UPS Stores and FedEx Office locations, public libraries, law offices, real estate offices, and insurance agencies. Many mobile notaries will travel to your home or office. For documents that qualify, remote online notarization (RON) lets you get notarized via video call without leaving home.

Most states cap notary fees by law — typically $2–$15 per notarial act (signature). California caps acknowledgments at $15; Florida at $10. About 10 states have no fee cap and notaries may charge market rates, which can be $25–$75 for mobile or specialty services. Remote online notarization typically costs $10–$25 per act. Select your state above for the exact fee cap.

Remote online notarization (RON) allows a notary to notarize documents via live video call using identity verification technology. The signed document is completed electronically. RON is now permitted in most US states and is accepted for many document types including real estate transactions, powers of attorney, and affidavits. It is faster and more convenient than in-person notarization for documents that qualify.

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID). The document must be complete before signing — notaries cannot notarize blank or incomplete documents. Do not sign the document before arriving; the notary must witness your signature. For some document types (like real estate closings), additional signers or witnesses may also need to be present.

Yes — notaries can and should refuse to notarize if: the signer cannot be positively identified; the signer appears to be signing under duress or without understanding the document; the document is incomplete; or notarizing would violate state law. Notaries are not required to notarize any document and are protected from liability when they decline for proper cause.