Maximum notary fees in Rhode Island
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $25.00 maximum per document/notarization |
| Jurat | $25.00 maximum per document/notarization |
| Oath / affirmation | $25.00 maximum per document/notarization |
| Copy certification | $25.00 maximum per document/notarization |
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 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-30.1-20.1, as amended by P.L. 2022 ch. 438/439, effective June 30, 2022)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: The same $25 per-document cap applies whether the notarial act is performed traditionally (in person) or for a remotely located individual.
Travel fees
Unverified: check with the state
Worth knowing: Rhode Island's flat $25-per-act cap is the highest single statutory maximum among the 50 states. (Note: a separate, unrelated $5 fee under § 42-30.1-20 applies only to the Secretary of State's authentication of a notary's own signature, not to notarial acts performed for the public.)
How notary fees work in Rhode Island
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, a notary public may charge a maximum of $25.00 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. Rhode Island does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Rhode Island?
Unverified: check with the state.
Where does this Rhode Island notary fee information come from?
Rhode Island's fee-setting basis: statute (R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-30.1-20.1, as amended by P.L. 2022 ch. 438/439, effective June 30, 2022). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).