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Notary fees · Updated November 2026

# Rhode Island notary fees: what a notary may charge

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

Need this notarized? [Online notarization for signers in Rhode Island](/notary/online-notary/rhode-island).

## 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](/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

- [Rhode Island Department of State: Remote Online Notarization Performance Guide](https://docs.sos.ri.gov/documents/businessservices/remote-notary-guide.pdf)
- [Rhode Island Department of State: Notaries public](https://www.sos.ri.gov/Divisions/NotaryPublic)

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.

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