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Notary cost in Columbia, SC

South Carolina law caps what a notary can charge at $5.00 per signature. Mobile notaries may add a travel fee where the state allows it.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbia

$5.00

per signature

On the low end
$5.00
On the high end
$5.00

Fees like this are often set by state rules, so they do not change much from city to city. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Mobile vs office
  2. Number of stamps
  3. State fee limits
  4. Loan signings
  5. Travel

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a bank or UPS Store
  2. Batch documents
  3. Check your state's maximum fee
  4. Ask travel fees up front
  5. Prepare IDs

Notary in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Columbia, SC$5.00
$5.00 to $5.00
National typical$9.00
$2.00 to $25
Greenville, SC$5.00
$5.00 to $5.00
Charleston, SC$5.00
$5.00 to $5.00
Albuquerque, NM$5.00
$5.00 to $5.00
Des Moines, IA$9.00
$2.00 to $25
Greensboro, NC$10
$10 to $10

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Questions people ask

Notary in Columbia: what does it cost?

In Columbia, SC, Notary typically costs about $5.00 per signature, with most prices between $5.00 and $5.00.

Who sets notary fees in South Carolina?

South Carolina law sets the maximum: $5.00 per signature, according to the National Notary Association fee table updated July 1, 2026. Travel fees are separate.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.