Quick answer. Notary fees in Missouri: $5 per signature for an acknowledgment, jurat or signature witnessing. Electronic acts $5 per signature; a remote transaction fee is allowed if agreed in advance, with no amount set.
Fees for notarial acts in Missouri
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment, jurat or signature witnessing, per signature | $5 |
| Certified copy, per page ($3 minimum) | $1 |
| Electronic acknowledgment, jurat or signature witnessing, per signature | $5 |
| Absentee ballot or absentee voter registration | No fee |
Fees may be collected in advance and are not refundable once the act is done (RSMo 486.690).
Online and remote notarization
The Missouri Notary Handbook allows a remote online transaction fee on top of the notarial fee if it is agreed in advance and explained as separate from the notarial fee and not set by law (RSMo 486.1160). It sets no dollar amount for that fee.
Travel and other charges
Travel may be charged only if agreed in advance and explained as separate from the notarial fee and not set by law (Missouri Notary Handbook).
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, "Missouri notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/missouri. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Missouri?
$5 per signature for an acknowledgment, jurat or signature witnessing. Online notarization: Electronic acts $5 per signature; a remote transaction fee is allowed if agreed in advance, with no amount set.
Can a Missouri notary charge for travel?
Travel may be charged only if agreed in advance and explained as separate from the notarial fee and not set by law (Missouri Notary Handbook).
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Missouri Secretary of State: Missouri Notary Handbook (RSMo 486.685, 486.960 and 486.1160).
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