Legal & Financial, New York

Notary cost in New York, NY

New York law caps what a notary can charge at $2.00 per person. Mobile notaries may add a travel fee where the state allows it.

Typical cost

Typical in New York

$2.00

per signature

On the low end
$2.00
On the high end
$2.00

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.

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
New York, NY$2.00
$2.00 to $2.00
National typical$9.00
$2.00 to $25
Yonkers, NY$2.00
$2.00 to $2.00
Albany, NY$2.00
$2.00 to $2.00
Rochester, NY$2.00
$2.00 to $2.00
San Francisco, CA$15
$15 to $15
Honolulu, HI$5.00
$5.00 to $5.00

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Questions people ask

Notary in New York: what does it cost?

In New York, NY, Notary typically costs about $2.00 per signature, with most prices between $2.00 and $2.00.

Who sets notary fees in New York?

New York law sets the maximum: $2.00 per person, 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.