Quick answer. Notary fees in Alabama: A reasonable fee of not more than $10 per notarial act. No separate fee for remote acts is stated in the fee section we read.
Fees for notarial acts in Alabama
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Each notarial act (a reasonable fee, not more than) | $10 |
| Notarial act by a state, county or municipal employee as part of public service, unless other law provides otherwise | No fee |
Charging more than the maximum is a Class C misdemeanor (Code of Alabama 36-20-75).
Online and remote notarization
Code of Alabama 36-20-74, as amended by Act 2023-548 (effective September 1, 2023), sets a reasonable fee of not more than $10 for each notarial act and lists no separate fee for remote acts, so check with the Secretary of State before relying on an online fee.
Travel and other charges
The fee section we read does not address travel. The cap covers the notarial act itself, so anything else should be agreed and listed separately. Get the total before you book.
Compare with New Jersey
New Jersey sets $2.50 per act under N.J. Admin. Code 17:50-1.18. See how much a notary costs in New Jersey, or learn about remote online notarization. Whether a document notarized online is accepted depends on the receiving party and the law that applies.
Sources
- Code of Alabama 36-20-74 as amended: SB322 (Act 2023-548), enrolled
- Alabama Secretary of State: Notaries public
This page is general information from the official sources below, not legal advice. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the state agency before you rely on a figure. Last reviewed November 2026.
Cite this page: MCC Solutions, "Alabama notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/alabama. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Alabama?
A reasonable fee of not more than $10 per notarial act. Online notarization: No separate fee for remote acts is stated in the fee section we read.
Can a Alabama notary charge for travel?
The fee section we read does not address travel. The cap covers the notarial act itself, so anything else should be agreed and listed separately. Get the total before you book.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Code of Alabama 36-20-74 as amended: SB322 (Act 2023-548), enrolled; Alabama Secretary of State: Notaries public.
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