Maximum notary fees in Hawaii
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $5 per signer |
| Jurat | $5 |
| Oath / affirmation | $5 (administration of oath, incl. certificate) |
| Copy certification | Unverified: check with the state |
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 (Hawaii Revised Statutes § 456-17)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: RON permitted under HRS 456-17/456-23; fee capped at $25 per remote notarial act (other than affixing certificate to duplicate originals).
Travel fees
Not capped by statute; notaries may set their own travel fee
Worth knowing: Notaries are commissioned by the Attorney General, not the Secretary of State. $2.50 fee applies for affixing a certificate to each duplicate original beyond the first (ack.) or beyond four (oath).
How notary fees work in Hawaii
Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
In Hawaii, a notary public may charge a maximum of $5 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. Hawaii does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Hawaii?
Not capped by statute; notaries may set their own travel fee.
Where does this Hawaii notary fee information come from?
Hawaii's fee-setting basis: statute (Hawaii Revised Statutes § 456-17). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).