Quick answer. Notary fees in Florida: Up to $10 per notarial act. Up to $25 per online notarial act.
Fees for notarial acts in Florida
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Any one notarial act under the part (statutory maximum) | $10 |
| One online notarial act (statutory maximum) | $25 |
Section 117.05 also says a notary may not charge a fee for witnessing a vote-by-mail ballot in an election.
Online and remote notarization
Section 117.275 of the Florida Statutes says an online notary may charge a fee, not to exceed $25, for performing an online notarial act.
Travel and other charges
Section 117.05 sets the $10 maximum for any one notarial act and contains no separate travel-fee wording on the page we read. Ask the notary what they charge for travel 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, or learn about remote online notarization. Whether a document notarized online is accepted depends on the receiving party and the law that applies.
Sources
- Florida Statutes 117.05: Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee
- Florida Statutes 117.275: Fees for online notarization
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 October 2026.
Cite this page: MCC Solutions, "Florida notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed October 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/florida. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Florida?
Up to $10 per notarial act. Online notarization: Up to $25 per online notarial act.
Can a Florida notary charge for travel?
Section 117.05 sets the $10 maximum for any one notarial act and contains no separate travel-fee wording on the page we read. Ask the notary what they charge for travel and get the total before you book.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Florida Statutes 117.05: Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; Florida Statutes 117.275: Fees for online notarization.