District of Columbia Notary Fee Limits (2026)
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Find the maximum notary fee a notary can legally charge in your state.
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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- 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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District of Columbia Notary Fee Rules
District of Columbia sets a maximum fee that notaries may charge. Charging more than the statutory maximum is a violation that can result in loss of notary commission.
$5 per act. Notaries with a remote endorsement from the Office of the Secretary may perform remote notarizations.
In-person notarization required in District of Columbia
Remote Online Notarization (RON) is not currently available in District of Columbia. You must appear in person before a commissioned notary public.Travel fees are separate
Most District of Columbia notaries are allowed to charge a travel fee on top of the per-act fee. Always confirm the total (notarization + travel) before booking a mobile notary.District of Columbia Notary Bond & Commission Term
District of Columbia requires notaries to carry a $2,000 surety bond — #4 cheapest among the 19 states that set a specific bond amount (the typical requirement nationally runs around $7,500). At typical notary-bond premium rates, that works out to roughly $35–$55 to purchase for the full commission term — not an annual cost.
District of Columbia's notary commission runs 5 years — longer than the 4-year term most states use.
Bond premium estimates from published notary-bond rate tables (JW Surety Bonds, SuretyBonds.com); actual price depends on the surety provider and, for larger bonds, the applicant's credit.
How District of Columbia Compares Nationally
District of Columbia's $5 acknowledgment fee ranks #4 of 51 jurisdictions (50 states + DC) (tied with 15 other jurisdictions at the same fee) (cheaper than most). The national average maximum is $8 per notarial act, and 41 of 51 jurisdictions set a statutory fee cap at all — District of Columbia is one of them.
Find a Notary in District of Columbia
Need a document notarized? Find a mobile notary or online notary available in your area — with same-day appointments and online RON options.
Mobile notaries charge $40–$75 with travel fees. Online: about $25, done in 15 minutes.
Earn Extra Income as a Notary in District of Columbia
Become a commissioned notary in District of Columbia and earn $5 per signature. Low barrier to entry — most states approve in 4–8 weeks.