Maximum notary fees in Virginia
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $10 (paper); $25 (electronic document) |
| Jurat | Unverified: check with the state (statute groups jurat-type acts under oath/affidavit certification, same $10/$25 rates) |
| Oath / affirmation | $10 (paper); $25 (electronic document) |
| Copy certification | $10 (paper); $25 (electronic document) |
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 (Va. Code § 47.1-19), rates effective July 1, 2024
Remote online notarization
Permitted: Electronic/remote notarial acts capped at $25 per act, up from $10 previously.
Travel fees
Allowed: actual and reasonable travel expense, only with the agreement of the person being charged
Worth knowing: It is unlawful for a Virginia notary to charge more than the statutory fee (travel expense aside). Commission expires on the last day of the notary's birth month in the fourth year after issuance.
How notary fees work in Virginia
Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
Virginia sets a statutory maximum notary fee per act, but the amount depends on factors such as whether the document is paper or electronic rather than a single flat figure. See the table above for the exact maximum fee for each notarial act in Virginia.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Virginia?
Allowed: actual and reasonable travel expense, only with the agreement of the person being charged.
Where does this Virginia notary fee information come from?
Virginia's fee-setting basis: statute (Va. Code § 47.1-19), rates effective July 1, 2024. See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).