Quick answer. Notary fees in Louisiana: No statutory maximum (LAC 46:XLVI.135). No fee limit found in R.S. 35:621 et seq..
Fees for notarial acts in Louisiana
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Notarial services | No cap |
| Remote online notarization (platform charges are set by the notary's provider) | No cap |
Online and remote notarization
No fee limit was found in R.S. 35:621 et seq. for remote online notarization. Platform charges are set by the notary's provider.
Travel and other charges
With no statutory fee schedule, agree on the total with the notary before you start and ask for a receipt.
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
- Louisiana Administrative Code Title 46, Part XLVI: Notaries Public (section 135)
- Louisiana Secretary of State: Become a remote online notary
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, "Louisiana notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/louisiana. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Louisiana?
No statutory maximum (LAC 46:XLVI.135). Online notarization: No fee limit found in R.S. 35:621 et seq..
Can a Louisiana notary charge for travel?
With no statutory fee schedule, agree on the total with the notary before you start and ask for a receipt.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Louisiana Administrative Code Title 46, Part XLVI: Notaries Public (section 135); Louisiana Secretary of State: Become a remote online notary.
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