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description: "What an Illinois notary may charge for each act, plus online notarization fees, travel notes and links to the official sources."
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Notary fees · Updated November 2026

# Illinois notary fees: what a notary may charge

Up to $5 per notarial act (non-electronic). Up to $25 per electronic notarial act. 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 Illinois: Up to $5 per notarial act (non-electronic). Up to $25 per electronic notarial act.

## Fees for notarial acts in Illinois

| Act | Maximum fee |
| --- | --- |
| Any notarial act, non-electronic (statutory maximum) | **$5** |
| Any electronic notarial act (statutory maximum) | **$25** |

## Online and remote notarization

The Illinois Notary Public Act sets a maximum of up to $25 for any electronic notarial act. An electronic notary may also charge a reasonable fee to recover the cost of providing a copy of an entry. The section we read does not set a separate fee for remote notarization.

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

## Travel and other charges

The statute text we read does not mention 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

- [Illinois Notary Public Act, 5 ILCS 312/3-104: Fees (Illinois General Assembly)](https://witnessslips.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=000503120K3-104)

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

## Common questions

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

Up to $5 per notarial act (non-electronic). Online notarization: Up to $25 per electronic notarial act.

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

The statute text we read does not mention 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: Illinois Notary Public Act, 5 ILCS 312/3-104: Fees (Illinois General Assembly).

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