Quick answer. Notary fees in North Carolina: $10 per notarized principal signature. $15 per electronically notarized signature; $25 per remotely notarized signature.
Fees for notarial acts in North Carolina
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment, jurat, verification or proof, per notarized principal signature | $10 |
| Oath or affirmation without a signature, per person | $10 |
| Electronic acknowledgment or jurat, per electronically notarized principal signature | $15 |
| Electronic oath or affirmation without a signature, per person | $15 |
| Remote notarization (Part 4A of Article 2), per notarized principal signature | $25 |
The statute makes an exception to the oath fee for an oath given to a credible witness who vouches for a principal's or subscribing witness's identity.
Online and remote notarization
G.S. 10B-31 sets $15 per electronically notarized principal signature (and $15 per person for an electronic oath or affirmation without a signature) and $25 per notarized principal signature for remote notarization under Part 4A of Article 2.
Travel and other charges
For any notarial act, the notary may charge actual mileage at the federal business mileage rate if the principal agreed to the travel reimbursement in writing before the travel.
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, "North Carolina notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed October 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/north-carolina. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in North Carolina?
$10 per notarized principal signature. Online notarization: $15 per electronically notarized signature; $25 per remotely notarized signature.
Can a North Carolina notary charge for travel?
For any notarial act, the notary may charge actual mileage at the federal business mileage rate if the principal agreed to the travel reimbursement in writing before the travel.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: North Carolina General Statutes 10B-31: Fees for notarial acts.