How Much Does a Notary Cost in Texas? A Complete Guide to Notary Fees
One question I get all the time is: “How much does a notary cost in Texas?”
Here’s a full breakdown of current allowed notary fees under Texas law, and what extra charges might apply.
Statutory Fee Limits (Texas Gov’t Code § 406.024)
Under current law:
Notarial Act Maximum Fee Acknowledgment / Proof (first signature)$10 Justia Law+2FindLaw Codes+2
Additional signatures (same certificate)$1 each Justia Law+1
Administering oath or affirmation$10 Justia Law+1
Certificates under seal not otherwise specified$10 Justia Law+1
Copying records in notary’s journal / office$1/page Justia Law+2Texas Secretary of State+2
Taking depositions (per 100 words)$1 per 100 words Justia Law+2Texas Secretary of State+2
Swearing a witness to deposition & related tasks$10 Justia Law+2FindLaw Codes+2
Notarial acts not otherwise specified$10 Justia Law+1
Protest of a bill / note$4 FindLaw Codes+1
Notice of protest$1 FindLaw Codes+1
Certificate & seal to a protest$4 FindLaw Codes+1
Texas updated its notary law with House Bill 255 effective September 1, 2023, which increased many fee caps from the previous $6 to $10 for key acts, and raised the maximum for certain page / word fees (from $0.50 to $1). texasnotary.com+2Justia Law+2
Remote Online Notarization (RON) Fees
Online notaries in Texas may charge up to $25 extra in addition to the regular notary fees. For example, if you need a document notarized online with one signature (first signature up to $10), the total might be $35 (i.e. $10 + $25). Texas Secretary of State
Travel, Convenience & After-Hours Fees
Texas law does not set fixed maximums for travel or convenience fees — these are separate from notarial fees. But as best practice, mobile notaries often:
Charge by the mile or hourly rate
Add a surcharge for evenings, weekends, or holidays
Require clients to see an itemized breakdown before service
For example, some local mobile notaries in Texas post $50/hour travel or $0.50–1.00 per mile in their policies. Austin Roaming Notary
Important Notes
You can’t charge more than what the law allows, even if the job is urgent. Exceeding legal maximums may risk your commission. FindLaw Codes+2Texas Secretary of State+2
Notaries must keep a fee book / journal, logging each notarization’s details (date, signer name, ID method, description, fee paid). Texas Secretary of State
A notary must post, in a conspicuous place, the authorized fee schedule. Texas Secretary of State+1
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