Maximum notary fees in Delaware
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $5 (tangible record) / $25 (electronic record) |
| Jurat | $5 (tangible record) / $25 (electronic record) |
| Oath / affirmation | $5 (tangible record) / $25 (electronic record) |
| Copy certification | $5 (tangible record) / $25 (electronic record) |
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 (29 Del. C. § 4311)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: RON permitted since Aug. 1, 2023 (29 Del. C. § 4323); remote/electronic acts fall under the $25 electronic-record fee cap.
Travel fees
No specific statutory travel-fee provision identified, treat as unaddressed
Worth knowing: New commissions run 2 years; renewals may then be issued for 2 or 4 years (29 Del. C. § 4307). Charging above the statutory cap can lead to commission revocation and a 2-year bar on reappointment.
How notary fees work in Delaware
Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware?
Delaware sets a statutory maximum notary fee per act, but the amount depends on factors such as whether the record is tangible (paper) or electronic rather than a single flat figure. See the table above for the exact maximum fee for each notarial act in Delaware.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Delaware?
No specific statutory travel-fee provision identified, treat as unaddressed.
Where does this Delaware notary fee information come from?
Delaware's fee-setting basis: statute (29 Del. C. § 4311). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).