Maximum notary fees in North Carolina
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $10.00 maximum per notarized principal signature |
| Jurat | $10.00 maximum per notarized principal signature |
| Oath / affirmation | $10.00 maximum per person (without signature; exceptions for credible-witness identity oaths) |
| Copy certification | Not a standard enumerated notarial act under NC's Notary Public Act; no general statutory fee set |
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 (N.C.G.S. § 10B-31, as amended by S.L. 2022-54 / House Bill 776)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: Electronic notarization capped at $15.00 per principal signature; remote (online) notarization capped at $25.00 per principal signature.
Travel fees
Unverified: check with the state
Worth knowing: Traditional fee raised from $5 to $10 and electronic fee from $10 to $15, effective July 8, 2022.
How notary fees work in North Carolina
North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
In North Carolina, a notary public may charge a maximum of $10.00 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. North Carolina does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in North Carolina?
Unverified: check with the state.
Where does this North Carolina notary fee information come from?
North Carolina's fee-setting basis: statute (N.C.G.S. § 10B-31, as amended by S.L. 2022-54 / House Bill 776). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).