Maximum notary fees in Oregon
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $10.00 maximum per act |
| Jurat | $10.00 maximum per act |
| Oath / affirmation | $10.00 maximum per act |
| Copy certification | $10.00 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/rule (ORS 194.400; OAR 160-100-0400)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: Notarial acts for remotely located individuals (ORS 194.277) capped at $25 per act.
Travel fees
Allowed as a separate additional fee if the notary discloses it is not set by law and the requester agrees to the amount in advance.
Worth knowing: A notary who charges fees must display an English-language fee schedule.
How notary fees work in Oregon
Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon?
In Oregon, a notary public may charge a maximum of $10.00 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. Oregon does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Oregon?
Allowed as a separate additional fee if the notary discloses it is not set by law and the requester agrees to the amount in advance.
Where does this Oregon notary fee information come from?
Oregon's fee-setting basis: statute/rule (ORS 194.400; OAR 160-100-0400). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).