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Notary fees · Updated November 2026

# Delaware notary fees: what a notary may charge

Up to $5 per notarial act on a paper record. Up to $25 per notarial act on an electronic record. 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 Delaware: Up to $5 per notarial act on a paper record. Up to $25 per notarial act on an electronic record.

## Fees for notarial acts in Delaware

| Act | Maximum fee |
| --- | --- |
| Notarial act on a tangible (paper) record | **$5** |
| Notarial act on an electronic record | **$25** |
| Acknowledgments or oaths for veterans' papers or service-related claims (29 Del. C. 4312) | **No fee** |

Charging over the limit can lead to revocation and a 2-year bar on reappointment (29 Del. C. 4311(c)).

## Online and remote notarization

29 Del. C. 4311 caps a notarial act on an electronic record at $25. A notary may waive any fee (4311(d)).

Need this notarized? [Online notarization for signers in Delaware](/notary/online-notary/delaware).

## Travel and other charges

Delaware's notary FAQs say travel is not addressed by Delaware law. Notaries must give customers their fee list before the service or travel, and list notarial fees separately from other charges.

## 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

- [Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 43: Notaries Public (sections 4311 and 4312)](https://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c043/index.html)
- [Delaware Notary Public Section: Fee information](https://notary.delaware.gov/fee-information)

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, "Delaware notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/delaware. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.

## Common questions

**How much can a notary charge in Delaware?**

Up to $5 per notarial act on a paper record. Online notarization: Up to $25 per notarial act on an electronic record.

**Can a Delaware notary charge for travel?**

Delaware's notary FAQs say travel is not addressed by Delaware law. Notaries must give customers their fee list before the service or travel, and list notarial fees separately from other charges.

**Where does this come from?**

The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 43: Notaries Public (sections 4311 and 4312); Delaware Notary Public Section: Fee information.

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