Fees
New York sets maximum fees for many notarial acts. Below is a clear, customer-friendly overview of the standard statutory limits, plus common additional costs for mobile appointments.
Standard in-person notary fees in New York
Under New York law, a notary public may charge a fee of $2.00 for administering an oath or affirmation, and $2.00 for taking an acknowledgment or proof of execution, per person, unless another fee is specifically authorized by law. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Oath or affirmation: $2.00 :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Acknowledgment or proof of execution: $2.00 per person :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Additional signer on the same document: $2.00 per additional person :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Witness sworn, when applicable: $2.00 per witness :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Electronic notary fees in New York
New York also allows electronic notarization, and the Department of State states that an Electronic Notary may charge up to $25.00 per electronic notarial act. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Electronic notarial act: up to $25.00 per act :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Certificate of authenticity: $2.00 :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Mobile notary travel and convenience fees
Statutory notarial fees cover the notarial act itself. Mobile appointments involve travel time, parking, scheduling complexity, and sometimes after-hours availability. For mobile service, we disclose travel and convenience fees before confirming the appointment, so you can approve the total cost in advance.
Get a fee quote
The fastest way to get an accurate quote is to tell us:
- Document type
- Number of signers
- Neighborhood and exact meeting location type
- Your preferred time window
- Whether witnesses are involved
Statutory references: NY Executive Law §136 and NY Department of State Notary FAQs.