--- title: "Ohio Notary Fees: Up to $5 In Person, $30 Online | MCC" description: "What Ohio notaries may charge: up to $5 for an in-person act, up to $30 online plus a technology fee. Figures from the state, with travel charges explained." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/ohio" --- Notary fees · Updated November 2026 # Ohio notary fees: what a notary may charge Up to $5 for a notarial act that is not an online notarization. Up to $30 per online notarization, plus a technology fee of up to $10. 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 Ohio: Up to $5 for a notarial act that is not an online notarization. Up to $30 per online notarization, plus a technology fee of up to $10. ## Fees for notarial acts in Ohio | Act | Maximum fee | | --- | --- | | Any notarial act that is not an online notarization (up to) | **$5** | | Online notarization (up to) | **$30** | | Technology fee for using an online notarization system, per session (up to) | **$10** | ## Online and remote notarization Section 147.08 of the Ohio Revised Code allows up to thirty dollars for an online notarization. A notary may also charge a technology fee of up to ten dollars for using an online notarization system, and the total technology fee per session cannot exceed ten dollars. Need this notarized? [Online notarization for signers in Ohio](/notary/online-notary/ohio). ## Travel and other charges A notary may charge a reasonable travel fee, but only if the notary and the principal agree to it before the notarial act. ## 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 - [Ohio Revised Code 147.08](https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-147.08) 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, "Ohio notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/ohio. For the fee itself, cite the official source above. ## Common questions **How much can a notary charge in Ohio?** Up to $5 for a notarial act that is not an online notarization. Online notarization: Up to $30 per online notarization, plus a technology fee of up to $10. **Can a Ohio notary charge for travel?** A notary may charge a reasonable travel fee, but only if the notary and the principal agree to it before the notarial act. **Where does this come from?** The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Ohio Revised Code 147.08. ### 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) - [Maryland](/notary/fees-by-state/maryland) - [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) - [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 ### Ohio Notary Starter Kit Ohio's path runs through a criminal records check, an authorized education provider and an online filing. 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