Quick answer. Notary fees in Arkansas: A reasonable fee, disclosed to and agreed by the client before the act, according to the 2025 Handbook; no dollar cap confirmed. Electronic acts: any fee must be reasonable and agreed beforehand.
Fees for notarial acts in Arkansas
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Notarial acts: a reasonable fee, disclosed to and agreed by the client before the act (Handbook p. 18) | Reasonable fee |
| Electronic notarial acts: a fee is not required, and any fee must be reasonable and agreed beforehand (Handbook pp. 20-23) | Reasonable fee |
The 2025 Handbook describes a reasonable fee agreed before the act rather than a fixed amount; ask the Secretary of State before you print a fee sheet.
Online and remote notarization
The 2025 Handbook says an electronic notary is not required to charge, and any fee must be reasonable and agreed beforehand. It sets no dollar amount.
Travel and other charges
The Handbook pages we read set no travel fee. Agree on every charge with the notary before the act.
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
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, "Arkansas notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/arkansas. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Arkansas?
A reasonable fee, disclosed to and agreed by the client before the act, according to the 2025 Handbook; no dollar cap confirmed. Online notarization: Electronic acts: any fee must be reasonable and agreed beforehand.
Can a Arkansas notary charge for travel?
The Handbook pages we read set no travel fee. Agree on every charge with the notary before the act.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Arkansas Secretary of State: Arkansas Notary Public Handbook (Rev. 1-2025), pp. 18 and 20-23.
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