Maximum notary fees in West Virginia
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $10 per signature notarized |
| Jurat | $10 per signature notarized |
| Oath / affirmation | $10 (any other notarial act) |
| Copy certification | $10 per 8.5x11 page retained in the notary's file |
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 (W. Va. Code § 39-4-30)
Remote online notarization
Permitted: West Virginia permits RON, but § 39-4-30 sets no separate remote-notarization fee tier, the same $10 maximums apply; charging above these amounts is grounds for commission discipline.
Travel fees
Not addressed in § 39-4-30 (no statutory travel-fee provision found)
Worth knowing: Uniform $10 cap applies across signature notarization, facsimile/copy certification, and any other notarial act. Overcharging is explicit grounds for the Secretary of State to deny, suspend, or revoke a commission.
How notary fees work in West Virginia
West 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 West 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 West Virginia?
In West Virginia, a notary public may charge a maximum of $10 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. West Virginia does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in West Virginia?
Not addressed in § 39-4-30 (no statutory travel-fee provision found).
Where does this West Virginia notary fee information come from?
West Virginia's fee-setting basis: statute (W. Va. Code § 39-4-30). See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).