2026 Guide All 50 States + DC
How to Find a Notary by State (2026)
Select your state for notary fee limits, where to find a notary near you, and remote online notarization options.
Notary Fees & RON Guide — All 50 States
2026 Edition
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A state-by-state reference covering notary fee caps, remote online notarization (RON) availability, and step-by-step instructions for getting documents notarized from home. Know your rights and the legal maximums before you pay a notary.
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- All 50 states — fee caps for acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, and RON
- RON status for every state — which states allow remote online notarization in 2026
- Step-by-step guide to getting documents notarized via video call
- Mobile notary tips — what to ask upfront, how to avoid overcharging
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Notary by Location Type
Notary at UPS Store
Walk-in or appointment · state-set fee
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Bank of America Notary
Free for customers · 3,900+ branches
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Chase Bank Notary
Free for customers · 4,700+ branches
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TD Bank Notary
Free for customers · Open Sundays
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Mobile Notary
Comes to you · $50–$150 total
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Alabama
Fee: $10 · RON: $10
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Alaska
Fee: No cap · RON: No cap
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Arizona
Fee: $10 · RON: $10
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Arkansas
Fee: No cap · RON: No cap
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California
Fee: $15 · RON: N/A
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Colorado
Fee: $15 · RON: $25
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Connecticut
Fee: $10 · RON: $10
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Delaware
Fee: $5 · RON: $25
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District of Columbia
Fee: $5 · RON: N/A
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Florida
Fee: $10 · RON: $25
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Georgia
Fee: $2 · RON: N/A
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Hawaii
Fee: $5 · RON: $25
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Idaho
Fee: $5 · RON: $5
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Illinois
Fee: $5 · RON: $25
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Indiana
Fee: $10 · RON: $25
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Iowa
Fee: No cap · RON: No cap
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Kansas
Fee: No cap · RON: No cap
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Kentucky
Fee: No cap · RON: No cap
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Louisiana
Fee: No cap · RON: No cap
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Maine
Fee: No cap · RON: No cap
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Maryland
Fee: $8 · RON: $30
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Massachusetts
Fee: No cap · RON: No cap
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Michigan
Fee: $10 · RON: $10
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Minnesota
Fee: $5 · RON: $5
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Mississippi
Fee: $5 · RON: N/A
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Missouri
Fee: $5 · RON: $5
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Montana
Fee: $10 · RON: $10
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Nebraska
Fee: $5 · RON: $25
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Nevada
Fee: $15 · RON: $25
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New Hampshire
Fee: $10 · RON: $25
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New Jersey
Fee: $2.50 · RON: N/A
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New Mexico
Fee: $5 · RON: $30
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New York
Fee: $2 · RON: $25
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North Carolina
Fee: $10 · RON: $25
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North Dakota
Fee: $5 · RON: $5
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Ohio
Fee: $5 · RON: $25
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Oklahoma
Fee: $5 · RON: $25
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Oregon
Fee: $10 · RON: $25
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Pennsylvania
Fee: $5 · RON: N/A
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Rhode Island
Fee: $25 · RON: $25
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South Carolina
Fee: $5 · RON: N/A
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South Dakota
Fee: $10 · RON: $10
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Tennessee
Fee: No cap · RON: $25
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Texas
Fee: $10 · RON: $25
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Utah
Fee: $10 · RON: $25
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Vermont
Fee: No cap · RON: No cap
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Virginia
Fee: $10 · RON: $25
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Washington
Fee: $15 · RON: $25
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West Virginia
Fee: $10 · RON: $10
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Wisconsin
Fee: $5 · RON: $5
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Wyoming
Fee: $10 · RON: $10
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Notary Fees — All States at a Glance
| State | Ack. Fee Cap | RON Fee Cap | State Cap? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $10 | $10 | Yes |
| Alaska | No cap | No cap | No |
| Arizona | $10 | $10 | Yes |
| Arkansas | No cap | No cap | No |
| California | $15 | N/A | Yes |
| Colorado | $15 | $25 | Yes |
| Connecticut | $10 | $10 | Yes |
| Delaware | $5 | $25 | Yes |
| District of Columbia | $5 | N/A | Yes |
| Florida | $10 | $25 | Yes |
| Georgia | $2 | N/A | Yes |
| Hawaii | $5 | $25 | Yes |
| Idaho | $5 | $5 | Yes |
| Illinois | $5 | $25 | Yes |
| Indiana | $10 | $25 | Yes |
| Iowa | No cap | No cap | No |
| Kansas | No cap | No cap | No |
| Kentucky | No cap | No cap | No |
| Louisiana | No cap | No cap | No |
| Maine | No cap | No cap | No |
| Maryland | $8 | $30 | Yes |
| Massachusetts | No cap | No cap | No |
| Michigan | $10 | $10 | Yes |
| Minnesota | $5 | $5 | Yes |
| Mississippi | $5 | N/A | Yes |
| Missouri | $5 | $5 | Yes |
| Montana | $10 | $10 | Yes |
| Nebraska | $5 | $25 | Yes |
| Nevada | $15 | $25 | Yes |
| New Hampshire | $10 | $25 | Yes |
| New Jersey | $2.50 | N/A | Yes |
| New Mexico | $5 | $30 | Yes |
| New York | $2 | $25 | Yes |
| North Carolina | $10 | $25 | Yes |
| North Dakota | $5 | $5 | Yes |
| Ohio | $5 | $25 | Yes |
| Oklahoma | $5 | $25 | Yes |
| Oregon | $10 | $25 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | $5 | N/A | Yes |
| Rhode Island | $25 | $25 | Yes |
| South Carolina | $5 | N/A | Yes |
| South Dakota | $10 | $10 | Yes |
| Tennessee | No cap | $25 | No |
| Texas | $10 | $25 | Yes |
| Utah | $10 | $25 | Yes |
| Vermont | No cap | No cap | No |
| Virginia | $10 | $25 | Yes |
| Washington | $15 | $25 | Yes |
| West Virginia | $10 | $10 | Yes |
| Wisconsin | $5 | $5 | Yes |
| Wyoming | $10 | $10 | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find a notary near me?
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.
How much does a notary charge?
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.
What is remote online notarization (RON)?
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.
What do I need to bring to a notary?
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.
Can a notary refuse to notarize a document?
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.