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Notary fees · Updated November 2026

# Arkansas notary fees: what a notary may charge

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. Here is the detail, with links to the official sources.

By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions

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**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](/notary/guides/how-much-does-a-notary-cost-in-new-jersey), or [learn about remote online notarization](/notary/remote-online-notarization). Whether a document notarized online is accepted depends on the receiving party and the law that applies.

## Sources

- [Arkansas Secretary of State: Arkansas Notary Public Handbook (Rev. 1-2025), pp. 18 and 20-23](https://sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/bcs/NotaryHandbook2025.pdf)

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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