Maximum notary fees in Arizona
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $10 per signature |
| Jurat | $10 per signature |
| Oath / affirmation | $10 per notarial act |
| Copy certification | $10 per page certified |
Informational reference only, not legal advice. Notary fee laws change, and states differ in how fees apply (per act, per signature, or per certificate). Last reviewed July 2026. Always confirm current rules with your state's commissioning authority before setting your fees.
Key rules at a glance
Fees set by
administrative rule (Ariz. Admin. Code R2-12-1102, adopted under A.R.S. § 41-316)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: RON permitted since Oct. 1, 2020 (A.R.S. § 41-371 et seq.); notary must be physically located in Arizona during the session. RON fee is capped at $10, matching the in-person cap.
Travel fees
Not capped by statute; mobile/travel fee is set by the notary (commonly benchmarked to IRS mileage rate) and must be disclosed in advance
Worth knowing: Notary must keep a fee schedule posted conspicuously and charge consistently. Some secondary sources reference a separate lower ($2/signature) jurat figure, but the Secretary of State's rulemaking authority and posted schedule point to a uniform $10 cap, treat the lower figure with caution.
How notary fees work in Arizona
Arizona sets the maximum a notary public may charge for each notarial act. The table above shows those caps. Charging above the maximum is a compliance violation, but there is no minimum: many notaries charge less, or waive fees for certain documents. What you may charge for ancillary services (travel, printing, scheduling) is governed separately: see the travel-fee rule above, and always disclose extra charges to the signer in advance.
If you work as a loan signing agent, note that the signing-service fee you receive for a loan package is compensation for the appointment as a whole (travel, printing, handling), the notarial-act portion is still subject to the per-act caps shown here. Keeping those two amounts separate in your records matters, because in many situations they are treated differently for tax purposes. That split is exactly what a purpose-built record-keeping system handles for you.
Sources
This page is general information about Arizona notary fee rules, last reviewed July 2026. It is not legal, tax or accounting advice. Verify current requirements with the state's commissioning authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum notary fee in Arizona?
In Arizona, a notary public may charge a maximum of $10 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. Arizona does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Arizona?
Not capped by statute; mobile/travel fee is set by the notary (commonly benchmarked to IRS mileage rate) and must be disclosed in advance.
Where does this Arizona notary fee information come from?
Arizona's fee-setting basis: administrative rule (Ariz. Admin. Code R2-12-1102, adopted under A.R.S. § 41-316). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).