Rhode Island Notary Fees: What a Notary May Charge

Quick answer. Notary fees in Rhode Island: Up to $25 per document or notarization. Up to $25 per remote online notarization.

Fees for notarial acts in Rhode Island

Act	Maximum fee
Each document or notarization, in person	$25
Each document or notarization, remote online	$25

Notaries must post their fees in a conspicuous place at their place of business, or tell people on request (Notary Public Manual).

Online and remote notarization

The state's Remote Notary Guide says the maximum fee for any notarial act is $25, whether performed in person or remotely.

Travel and other charges

The fee rules we read set no travel fee, so ask the notary what they charge 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 November 2026.

Cite this page: MCC Solutions, "Rhode Island notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/rhode-island. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.

Common questions

How much can a notary charge in Rhode Island?

Up to $25 per document or notarization. Online notarization: Up to $25 per remote online notarization.

Can a Rhode Island notary charge for travel?

The fee rules we read set no travel fee, so ask the notary what they charge and get the total before you book.

Where does this come from?

The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Rhode Island Department of State: Remote Online Notarization Performance Guide; Rhode Island Department of State: Notaries public.

Other states

Do it yourself

Rhode Island Notary Starter Kit

The state asks every applicant to score 80% on its Notary Knowledge Assessment and every notary to use an inked stamp, and it caps fees at $25 in person or online. This kit follows the Department of State's manual from study to first remote session.

See what's inside ($29)

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