Quick answer. Notary fees in New York: $2 for an oath or an acknowledgment. Set by regulation of the Secretary of State (confirm the current amount).
Fees for notarial acts in New York
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Administering an oath or affirmation, and certifying it when required (unless another statute sets a fee) | $2 |
| Acknowledgment or proof of execution of a written instrument, first person | $2 |
| Acknowledgment or proof, each additional person | $2 |
| Each witness sworn | $2 |
Online and remote notarization
Executive Law section 136 says notaries are entitled to a fee for electronic notarial services under section 135-c, set through regulation by the Secretary of State. The statute page we read gives no dollar amount, so check the Department of State's current regulation before relying on a number.
Travel and other charges
Section 136 lists the fees for the acts themselves. It does not address travel on the page we read, so ask the notary and get the total before you book.
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 October 2026.
Cite this page: MCC Solutions, "New York notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed October 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/new-york. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in New York?
$2 for an oath or an acknowledgment. Online notarization: Set by regulation of the Secretary of State (confirm the current amount).
Can a New York notary charge for travel?
Section 136 lists the fees for the acts themselves. It does not address travel on the page we read, so ask the notary and get the total before you book.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: New York Executive Law 136: Notarial fees.