Quick answer. Notary fees in Maine: No statutory maximum; any fee must be disclosed in writing and agreed before the act. No statutory fee is set.
Fees for notarial acts in Maine
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Notarial acts: written disclosure and consent first (Rules Chapter 700, section 2(5)(E)) | No cap |
| Drafting legal records, or legal or immigration advice: not authorized (4 M.R.S. 1926(1)) | No fee |
Online and remote notarization
Maine sets no notarial fees by statute, so the same written disclosure and consent rule applies to every act.
Travel and other charges
The sources we read set no travel fee. Ask for the notary's written fee disclosure 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, "Maine notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/maine. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Maine?
No statutory maximum; any fee must be disclosed in writing and agreed before the act. Online notarization: No statutory fee is set.
Can a Maine notary charge for travel?
The sources we read set no travel fee. Ask for the notary's written fee disclosure before the act.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Maine Secretary of State: Notary Public Course of Study; Maine Revised Statutes Title 4, section 1926.
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