Maximum notary fees in Kentucky
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | No statutory dollar maximum: "reasonable fee" standard |
| Jurat | No statutory dollar maximum: "reasonable fee" standard |
| Oath / affirmation | No statutory dollar maximum: "reasonable fee" standard |
| Copy certification | No statutory dollar maximum: "reasonable fee" standard |
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 sets a "reasonable fee" standard, not a fixed cap (KRS 423.430, referencing KRS 64.300)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: RON authorized under KRS 423.455, effective January 1, 2020; no distinct statutory per-act RON fee cap identified, same reasonable-fee standard applies.
Travel fees
Not addressed/capped by statute
Worth knowing: Fee must be clearly disclosed to the signer in advance. Separate Secretary of State admin fees ($10) apply for commission/renewal, not per-notarization.
How notary fees work in Kentucky
Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
Kentucky does not set a general statutory maximum fee for most notarial acts. Notaries in Kentucky may set their own fee for acknowledgments, jurats and oaths, subject to any disclosure or reasonableness requirement shown below.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Kentucky?
Not addressed/capped by statute.
Where does this Kentucky notary fee information come from?
Kentucky's fee-setting basis: statute sets a "reasonable fee" standard, not a fixed cap (KRS 423.430, referencing KRS 64.300). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).