Quick answer. Notary fees in Kentucky: No statutory dollar cap; the fee must be clearly disclosed in advance (KRS 423.430). Same rule for electronic records: no dollar cap, disclosed in advance.
Fees for notarial acts in Kentucky
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Notarial act on a paper or electronic record: disclose the fee before you act | No cap |
| Jurat on papers filed to support a federal benefits claim, for the service members and dependents KRS 64.300 covers | No fee |
Online and remote notarization
KRS 423.430 treats notarial acts on paper and electronic records the same way: no dollar maximum, as long as the fee complies with KRS 64.300 and is disclosed in advance.
Travel and other charges
Services that are not notarial acts are not governed by KRS 423.430. Agree on travel and other charges separately before the act.
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
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, "Kentucky notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/kentucky. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Kentucky?
No statutory dollar cap; the fee must be clearly disclosed in advance (KRS 423.430). Online notarization: Same rule for electronic records: no dollar cap, disclosed in advance.
Can a Kentucky notary charge for travel?
Services that are not notarial acts are not governed by KRS 423.430. Agree on travel and other charges separately before the act.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Kentucky Revised Statutes 423.430: Fees.
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