CostGuide

Legal & Financial

Notary cost in the US

Nationally, Notary runs about $9.00 per signature. This fee does not move much with local prices, so it looks similar in every city.

Typical cost

Most people pay about

$9.00

per signature

Fair price range: $2.00 to $25

On the low end
$2.00
On the high end
$25

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.

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 every city

Typical estimate for each city. Open one for the full range.

District of Columbia
Mississippi
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota

Questions people ask

Notary: what does it cost?

Across the US, Notary typically costs about $9.00 per signature, with most prices between $2.00 and $25.

Is this a quote?

No. These figures are estimates built from national price data and each city's cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.