Maximum notary fees in Utah
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $10 per signature |
| Jurat | $10 per signature |
| Oath / affirmation | $10 per person (no signature) |
| Copy certification | $10 per page certified |
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 (Utah Code § 46-1-12)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: Remote/online notary may charge up to $25 per item for a remote notarization.
Travel fees
Allowed, not to exceed the approved federal mileage rate; notary must disclose it is separate from and not mandated by the notarial fee.
Worth knowing: The $10 per-signature rate took effect November 1, 2019 (increased from a prior $5). Signature witnessing is also $10 per signature.
How notary fees work in Utah
Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah?
In Utah, a notary public may charge a maximum of $10 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. Utah does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Utah?
Allowed, not to exceed the approved federal mileage rate; notary must disclose it is separate from and not mandated by the notarial fee.
Where does this Utah notary fee information come from?
Utah's fee-setting basis: statute (Utah Code § 46-1-12). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).