--- title: "Maryland Notary Fees: What a Notary May Charge | MCC" description: "What a Maryland notary may charge for each act, plus online notarization fees, travel notes and links to the official sources." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/maryland" --- Notary fees · Updated November 2026 # Maryland notary fees: what a notary may charge $8 per notarial act. Up to $30 per remote notarial act. Here is the detail, with links to the official sources. By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions ✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. [See the credentials](/about/credentials) **Quick answer.** Notary fees in Maryland: $8 per notarial act. Up to $30 per remote notarial act. ## Fees for notarial acts in Maryland | Act | Maximum fee | | --- | --- | | Performance of a notarial act | **$8** | | Performance of a remote notarial act | **$30** | | Travel, if required for the notarial act (not to exceed) | **$5** | ## Online and remote notarization The Maryland Secretary of State's notary FAQ lists $30 for the performance of a remote notarial act and no separate fee for electronic notarization. Need this notarized? [Online notarization for signers in Maryland](/notary/online-notary/maryland). ## Travel and other charges The Secretary of State's FAQ allows a travel fee not to exceed $5 when travel is required for the notarial act, and says a notary may be reimbursed for mileage at the prevailing Internal Revenue Service business rate. ## 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 - [Maryland Secretary of State: Notary FAQ](https://sos.maryland.gov/Notary/Pages/FAQ.aspx) 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, "Maryland notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/maryland. For the fee itself, cite the official source above. ## Common questions **How much can a notary charge in Maryland?** $8 per notarial act. Online notarization: Up to $30 per remote notarial act. **Can a Maryland notary charge for travel?** The Secretary of State's FAQ allows a travel fee not to exceed $5 when travel is required for the notarial act, and says a notary may be reimbursed for mileage at the prevailing Internal Revenue Service business rate. **Where does this come from?** The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Maryland Secretary of State: Notary FAQ. ### Other states - [All states](/notary/fees-by-state) - [Alabama](/notary/fees-by-state/alabama) - [Alaska](/notary/fees-by-state/alaska) - [Arizona](/notary/fees-by-state/arizona) - [Arkansas](/notary/fees-by-state/arkansas) - [California](/notary/fees-by-state/california) - [Colorado](/notary/fees-by-state/colorado) - [Connecticut](/notary/fees-by-state/connecticut) - [Delaware](/notary/fees-by-state/delaware) - [District of Columbia](/notary/fees-by-state/district-of-columbia) - [Florida](/notary/fees-by-state/florida) - [Georgia](/notary/fees-by-state/georgia) - [Hawaii](/notary/fees-by-state/hawaii) - [Idaho](/notary/fees-by-state/idaho) - [Illinois](/notary/fees-by-state/illinois) - [Indiana](/notary/fees-by-state/indiana) - [Iowa](/notary/fees-by-state/iowa) - [Kansas](/notary/fees-by-state/kansas) - [Kentucky](/notary/fees-by-state/kentucky) - [Louisiana](/notary/fees-by-state/louisiana) - [Maine](/notary/fees-by-state/maine) - [Massachusetts](/notary/fees-by-state/massachusetts) - [Michigan](/notary/fees-by-state/michigan) - [Minnesota](/notary/fees-by-state/minnesota) - [Mississippi](/notary/fees-by-state/mississippi) - [Missouri](/notary/fees-by-state/missouri) - [Montana](/notary/fees-by-state/montana) - [Nebraska](/notary/fees-by-state/nebraska) - [Nevada](/notary/fees-by-state/nevada) - [New Hampshire](/notary/fees-by-state/new-hampshire) - [New Mexico](/notary/fees-by-state/new-mexico) - [New York](/notary/fees-by-state/new-york) - [North Carolina](/notary/fees-by-state/north-carolina) - [North Dakota](/notary/fees-by-state/north-dakota) - [Ohio](/notary/fees-by-state/ohio) - [Oklahoma](/notary/fees-by-state/oklahoma) - [Oregon](/notary/fees-by-state/oregon) - [Pennsylvania](/notary/fees-by-state/pennsylvania) - [Rhode Island](/notary/fees-by-state/rhode-island) - [South Carolina](/notary/fees-by-state/south-carolina) - [South Dakota](/notary/fees-by-state/south-dakota) - [Tennessee](/notary/fees-by-state/tennessee) - [Texas](/notary/fees-by-state/texas) - [Utah](/notary/fees-by-state/utah) - [Vermont](/notary/fees-by-state/vermont) - [Virginia](/notary/fees-by-state/virginia) - [Washington](/notary/fees-by-state/washington) - [West Virginia](/notary/fees-by-state/west-virginia) - [Wisconsin](/notary/fees-by-state/wisconsin) - [Wyoming](/notary/fees-by-state/wyoming) Do it yourself ### Maryland Notary Starter Kit Maryland routes every application past your state senator and gives you 30 days to take the oath at the circuit court. 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