Maximum notary fees in Michigan
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $10.00 maximum (flat cap per notarial act) |
| Jurat | $10.00 maximum (flat cap per notarial act) |
| Oath / affirmation | $10.00 maximum (flat cap per notarial act) |
| Copy certification | $10.00 maximum (flat cap per notarial act) |
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, MCL 55.285
Remote online notarization
Permitted: RON permitted since 2018 (MCL 55.286b); the same $10 per-act cap applies to remote/electronic notarizations
Travel fees
Allowed if agreed to in advance by all parties; not permitted for a remote notarization where no travel occurs
Worth knowing: Fee is a single flat $10 cap per transaction, not itemized by act type. Commission term is actually 6-7 years, ending on the notary's birthday. Fee must be posted or disclosed before the act.
How notary fees work in Michigan
Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
In Michigan, a notary public may charge a maximum of $10.00 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. Michigan does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Michigan?
Allowed if agreed to in advance by all parties; not permitted for a remote notarization where no travel occurs.
Where does this Michigan notary fee information come from?
Michigan's fee-setting basis: statute, MCL 55.285. See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).