Maximum notary fees in New Mexico
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $5.00 maximum |
| Jurat | $5.00 maximum |
| Oath / affirmation | $5.00 maximum (without signature, per person) |
| Copy certification | $0.50 per page, minimum total charge $5.00 |
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 (NMSA 1978 § 14-14A-28, Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, as amended 2021/2023)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: Remote/electronic notarial acts permitted under the RULONA; notary may additionally charge a technology fee up to $25 per act for records notarized electronically.
Travel fees
Allowed only if notary and requester agree on the amount in advance of travel.
Worth knowing: Fee amounts are flat per-act maximums (not per signature except copy certification, which is per page).
How notary fees work in New Mexico
New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
In New Mexico, a notary public may charge a maximum of $5.00 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. New Mexico does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in New Mexico?
Allowed only if notary and requester agree on the amount in advance of travel.
Where does this New Mexico notary fee information come from?
New Mexico's fee-setting basis: statute (NMSA 1978 § 14-14A-28, Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, as amended 2021/2023). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).