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Notary fees · Updated November 2026

# North Dakota notary fees: what a notary may charge

Up to $5 per notarial act. A technology fee is allowed only if agreed in advance; no amount is set. 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 North Dakota: Up to $5 per notarial act. A technology fee is allowed only if agreed in advance; no amount is set.

## Fees for notarial acts in North Dakota

| Act | Maximum fee |
| --- | --- |
| Each notarial act | **$5** |

## Online and remote notarization

For electronic or remote acts, the Secretary of State allows an extra technology fee only if the notary had technology costs, the signer agreed in advance, and it is kept separate from the $5 notarial fee. No amount is set.

Need this notarized? [Online notarization for signers in North Dakota](/notary/online-notary/north-dakota).

## Travel and other charges

Travel may be charged only if agreed in advance and the signer understands it is for travel and not required by law.

## 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

- [North Dakota Secretary of State: Notary public information sheet](https://sos.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/notary-apostille/notary-infosheet.pdf)
- [North Dakota Secretary of State: Performing electronic and remote notarizations](https://www.sos.nd.gov/notary-apostille/performing-notarial-acts/performing-electronic-and-remote-notarizations)

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, "North Dakota notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/north-dakota. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.

## Common questions

**How much can a notary charge in North Dakota?**

Up to $5 per notarial act. Online notarization: A technology fee is allowed only if agreed in advance; no amount is set.

**Can a North Dakota notary charge for travel?**

Travel may be charged only if agreed in advance and the signer understands it is for travel and not required by law.

**Where does this come from?**

The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: North Dakota Secretary of State: Notary public information sheet; North Dakota Secretary of State: Performing electronic and remote notarizations.

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Do it yourself

### North Dakota Notary Starter Kit

The area will not let a vendor make your stamp until the Secretary of State authorizes it, and you cannot act before the commencement date on your certificate. This kit follows that order, then covers the $5 cap and remote ink acknowledgments.

[See what's inside ($29)](/toolkits/nd-notary-starter-kit) [Free sample](/toolkits/nd-notary-starter-kit#free-starter)14-day full refund

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