Maximum notary fees in Ohio
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $5.00 maximum per act |
| Jurat | $5.00 maximum per act |
| Oath / affirmation | $5.00 maximum per act |
| Copy certification | $5.00 maximum per 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 (Ohio Rev. Code § 147.08, as amended by the 2019 Notary Public Modernization Act and 2025 House Bill 315)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: Remote online notarization (RON) fee cap raised from $25 to $30 per act effective April 3, 2025 (HB 315); notary may also charge a technology fee up to $10 per session (chargeable even if session fails to complete).
Travel fees
Reasonable travel fee allowed if agreed to in advance (R.C. 147.141).
Worth knowing: Fees are flat per-act, explicitly not calculated on a per-signature basis. Attorneys admitted to practice in Ohio hold notary commissions indefinitely (no fixed term) rather than the standard 5-year term.
How notary fees work in Ohio
Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio?
In Ohio, a notary public may charge a maximum of $5.00 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. Ohio does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Ohio?
Reasonable travel fee allowed if agreed to in advance (R.C. 147.141).
Where does this Ohio notary fee information come from?
Ohio's fee-setting basis: statute (Ohio Rev. Code § 147.08, as amended by the 2019 Notary Public Modernization Act and 2025 House Bill 315). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).