Maximum notary fees in Connecticut
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $10 per act |
| Jurat | $10 per act |
| Oath / affirmation | $10 per act |
| Copy certification | $10 per act (same general statutory cap) |
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
statute (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 3-95), as amended by Public Act 26-81 effective July 1, 2026
Remote online notarization
Permitted: RON permitted since Oct. 1, 2023 (Public Act 23-28); an active CT commission covers remote acts on compliant platforms with no separate RON application. The $10 cap applies equally to remote acts.
Travel fees
Allowed in addition to the $10 fee, capped at the IRS standard business mileage rate per mile traveled (updated by the same 2026 amendment from the old flat $0.35/mile)
Worth knowing: Fee cap just doubled from $5 to $10 effective July 1, 2026, a very recent change; some local-government and older secondary pages may still show the superseded $5 figure.
How notary fees work in Connecticut
Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
In Connecticut, a notary public may charge a maximum of $10 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. Connecticut does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Connecticut?
Allowed in addition to the $10 fee, capped at the IRS standard business mileage rate per mile traveled (updated by the same 2026 amendment from the old flat $0.35/mile).
Where does this Connecticut notary fee information come from?
Connecticut's fee-setting basis: statute (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 3-95), as amended by Public Act 26-81 effective July 1, 2026. See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).