--- title: "California Notary Fees: What a Notary May Charge | MCC" description: "What a California notary may charge for each act, plus online notarization fees, travel notes and links to the official sources." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/california" --- Notary fees · Updated November 2026 # California notary fees: what a notary may charge $15 for an acknowledgment, oath or jurat. Remote online notarization is not authorized under California law, according to the Secretary of State's handbook. Here is the detail, with links to the official sources. By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions ✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. [See the credentials](/about/credentials) **Quick answer.** Notary fees in California: $15 for an acknowledgment, oath or jurat. Remote online notarization is not authorized under California law, according to the Secretary of State's handbook. ## Fees for notarial acts in California | Act | Maximum fee | | --- | --- | | Acknowledgment, for each signature, including the seal and certificate | **$15** | | Administering an oath or affirmation to one person | **$15** | | Jurat, including the seal | **$15** | | Certifying a power of attorney copy (Probate Code 4307) | **$15** | | Deposition services, all services | **$30** | | Administering the oath to a deposition witness | **$7** | | Deposition certificate | **$7** | | Voting materials and U.S. veterans' benefits papers | **$0** | ## Online and remote notarization The California Secretary of State's January 2026 notary handbook states that current California law does not provide authority for California notaries to perform a remote online notarization. Electronic notarizations are allowed only when all paper-based requirements are met, and the handbook states no separate fee for them. Need this notarized? [Online notarization for signers in California](/notary/online-notary/california). ## Travel and other charges The handbook sets no maximum travel fee. It says travel fees, if any, should be identified separately, and every fee must be recorded in the notary's journal even when none is charged. A notary may charge less than the maximum. ## 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 - [California Secretary of State: Notary Public Handbook (January 2026)](https://notary.cdn.sos.ca.gov/forms/notary-handbook-current.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, "California notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/california. For the fee itself, cite the official source above. ## Common questions **How much can a notary charge in California?** $15 for an acknowledgment, oath or jurat. Online notarization: Remote online notarization is not authorized under California law, according to the Secretary of State's handbook. **Can a California notary charge for travel?** The handbook sets no maximum travel fee. It says travel fees, if any, should be identified separately, and every fee must be recorded in the notary's journal even when none is charged. 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