Maximum notary fees in Montana
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $10 maximum per notarial act |
| Jurat | $10 maximum per notarial act |
| Oath / affirmation | $10 maximum per notarial act |
| Copy certification | $10 maximum 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 (MCA 1-5-626)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: Additional fee allowed for notarial acts using an electronic notarization system or communication technology; no fixed statutory cap, but amount must be disclosed and agreed to in advance by the signer
Travel fees
Allowed as additional fee capped at the standard IRS mileage rate; must be disclosed as separate from the base fee and agreed to in advance
Worth knowing: Single flat $10 cap covers acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, copy certifications and other notarial acts alike; notaries must publicly display a fee list in English.
How notary fees work in Montana
Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana?
In Montana, a notary public may charge a maximum of $10 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. Montana does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Montana?
Allowed as additional fee capped at the standard IRS mileage rate; must be disclosed as separate from the base fee and agreed to in advance.
Where does this Montana notary fee information come from?
Montana's fee-setting basis: statute (MCA 1-5-626). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).