By Alam Lule, Texas Notary Public · Last updated
In Texas, the maximum fee for most notarial acts — such as an acknowledgment or a jurat (sworn statement) — is $10 for the first signature and $1 for each additional signature, set by Texas Government Code §406.024. An online notarization may add up to $25, for a maximum of $35 for the online notarial act.
Mobile notaries also charge a separate travel fee. That fee is a business charge, not set by the State, and it must be agreed with you before the appointment.
The statutory fee schedule
The Texas Secretary of State publishes the fee schedule notaries must follow. The most common items are:
- Acknowledgment or proof of a deed or other instrument: $10 for the first signature, $1 for each additional signature
- Administering an oath or affirmation with a certificate and seal (jurat): $10
- Certificate under seal not otherwise provided for: $10
- Copy of a record or paper in the notary's office: $1 per page
- Online notarization: up to $25 in addition to the fee for the notarial act
Why travel fees are different
The State regulates the notarial act itself, not the notary's travel time. A mobile notary can charge a reasonable travel fee for driving to you, after-hours work or urgent scheduling. That fee should be disclosed and agreed before the appointment and listed separately on the receipt. At SealTX the travel fee is always confirmed with you before booking.
No discounts on the notarial fee
Because the notarial fee is set by law, SealTX charges the legal maximum for each act and does not discount or promote the notarial fee itself. Any promotion we offer applies only to the travel fee. We never charge more than the legal maximum for the notarial act.
What the fee does not include
A notary fee pays for verifying identity, administering any required oath and completing the certificate. It does not include drafting the document, legal advice or filing the document with any agency. A notary who is not an attorney cannot provide those services.
Sources: Texas Secretary of State notary public guidance; Texas Government Code Chapter 406.
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