Quick answer. Notary fees in Hawaii: $5 for most acts, such as an acknowledgment for each party signing. Up to $25 for an act for a remotely located individual.
Fees for notarial acts in Hawaii
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Taking an acknowledgment, for each party signing | $5 |
| Acknowledgment certificate on each duplicate original beyond one, for each person acknowledging | $2.50 |
| Administering an oath, with the certificate | $5 |
| Oath certificate on each duplicate original beyond four | $2.50 |
| Deposition or official certificate | $5 |
| Protests, notices and certified copies of protest, each | $5 |
| Any act above for a remotely located individual (except duplicate certificates) | $25 |
No fee may be charged for an oath of loyalty, according to the Attorney General's Notary Public Manual.
A notary who charges needs a State general excise tax license, and the fees are subject to general excise tax (Manual).
Online and remote notarization
HRS 456-17 sets $25 for any of the listed acts performed for a remotely located individual, except duplicate certificates.
Travel and other charges
HRS 456-17 lists no travel fee, 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, or learn about remote online notarization. Whether a document notarized online is accepted depends on the receiving party and the law that applies.
Sources
- Hawaii Revised Statutes 456-17: Fees
- Hawaii Department of the Attorney General: Notary Public Manual (revised August 2022)
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, "Hawaii notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/hawaii. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Hawaii?
$5 for most acts, such as an acknowledgment for each party signing. Online notarization: Up to $25 for an act for a remotely located individual.
Can a Hawaii notary charge for travel?
HRS 456-17 lists no travel fee, 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: Hawaii Revised Statutes 456-17: Fees; Hawaii Department of the Attorney General: Notary Public Manual (revised August 2022).
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