Maximum notary fees in Georgia
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $2 per notarial act (up to $4 total if a commission-effectiveness certificate/attendance-to-make-proof is also required) |
| Jurat | $2 per notarial act |
| Oath / affirmation | $2 per notarial act |
| Copy certification | No statutory maximum specifically listed: general $2 per-act cap would apply if performed |
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 (O.C.G.A. § 45-17-11)
Remote online notarization
Not permitted: Not yet permitted as of mid-2026. RON bills (SB 8, HB 289) proposing a $25 RON fee cap were advancing in the legislature but had not been enacted as of this research.
Travel fees
Not set by statute; travel/convenience fee allowed as a separate charge if agreed with the signer in advance
Worth knowing: One of the lowest statutory notary fee caps in the US ($2, effectively unchanged for decades); in practice, Georgia notary/loan-signing work is typically billed mostly as separate non-notarial service fees layered on top of the nominal statutory fee.
How notary fees work in Georgia
Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia?
In Georgia, a notary public may charge a maximum of $2 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath (O.C.G.A. § 45-17-11). An acknowledgment can come to $4 in total if a commission-effectiveness certificate or attendance to make proof is also required. See the table above for every notarial act in Georgia.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Georgia?
Not set by statute; travel/convenience fee allowed as a separate charge if agreed with the signer in advance.
Where does this Georgia notary fee information come from?
Georgia's fee-setting basis: statute (O.C.G.A. § 45-17-11). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).