--- title: "District of Columbia Notary Fees: What a Notary May Charge" description: "What a District of Columbia 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/district-of-columbia" --- Notary fees · Updated November 2026 # District of Columbia notary fees: what a notary may charge Up to $5 per notarial act. No separate fee for remote acts is stated on the pages we read. 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 District of Columbia: Up to $5 per notarial act. No separate fee for remote acts is stated on the pages we read. ## Fees for notarial acts in District of Columbia | Act | Maximum fee | | --- | --- | | Each notarial act | **$5** | | Notary commissioned on behalf of the DC government | **No fee** | D.C. Code 1-1231.25(f) bars charging more than the Mayor's rules allow. ## Online and remote notarization ONCA's FAQ says a notary may charge up to $5 per notarial act. The pages we read do not state a separate fee for remote acts, so ask ONCA before relying on an online fee. Need this notarized? [Online notarization for signers in District of Columbia](/notary/online-notary/district-of-columbia). ## Travel and other charges The pages we read do not address travel fees, so ask the notary what they charge and 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](/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 - [DC Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications: Frequently asked questions](https://os.dc.gov/page/frequently-asked-questions-office-notary-and-authentications-0) - [D.C. Code 1-1231.25](https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/1-1231.25) 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, "District of Columbia notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/district-of-columbia. For the fee itself, cite the official source above. ## Common questions **How much can a notary charge in District of Columbia?** Up to $5 per notarial act. Online notarization: No separate fee for remote acts is stated on the pages we read. **Can a District of Columbia notary charge for travel?** The pages we read do not address travel fees, so ask the notary what they charge and get the total before you book. **Where does this come from?** The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: DC Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications: Frequently asked questions; D.C. 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