Quick answer. Notary fees in Pennsylvania: $5 for most acts. Up to $20 per notarial act on electronic records.
Fees for notarial acts in Pennsylvania
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment, first signer named in the certificate | $5 |
| Acknowledgment, each additional name in the same certificate | $2 |
| Administering an oath or affirmation, per person | $5 |
| Verification on oath or affirmation, per declarant | $5 |
| Witnessing or attesting a signature, per signature | $5 |
| Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition, per certified copy | $5 |
| Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument, per page | $3 |
Online and remote notarization
Electronic and remote notaries may charge an additional fee of up to $20 per notarial act performed with respect to electronic records, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Travel and other charges
The Department does not set a travel fee. Travel is a clerical or administrative charge that must be customary and reasonable for the area and the service. The customer must be told before the notarization if these charges apply, and they must be itemized on the receipt.
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, "Pennsylvania notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed October 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/pennsylvania. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Pennsylvania?
$5 for most acts. Online notarization: Up to $20 per notarial act on electronic records.
Can a Pennsylvania notary charge for travel?
The Department does not set a travel fee. Travel is a clerical or administrative charge that must be customary and reasonable for the area and the service. The customer must be told before the notarization if these charges apply, and they must be itemized on the receipt.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Pennsylvania Department of State: Notary Public Fees.