--- title: "South Dakota Notary Fees: What a Notary May Charge | MCC" description: "What a South Dakota notary may charge for each act, plus online notarization fees, travel notes and links to the official sources." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/south-dakota" --- Notary fees · Updated November 2026 # South Dakota notary fees: what a notary may charge A fee per instrument is allowed; the statute states no dollar maximum (SDCL 18-1-9). No dollar maximum is stated. 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 South Dakota: A fee per instrument is allowed; the statute states no dollar maximum (SDCL 18-1-9). No dollar maximum is stated. ## Fees for notarial acts in South Dakota | Act | Maximum fee | | --- | --- | | Each instrument notarized | **No cap** | | Request for an absentee ballot | **No fee** | ## Online and remote notarization The statute text we read states no dollar maximum for any instrument, so agree on the fee before the act. ## Travel and other charges The statute sets no travel fee. Agree on any travel charge with the notary before the act and ask for a 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](/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 - [South Dakota Codified Laws 18-1-9](https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/18-1-9) - [South Dakota Secretary of State: Notary Public Handbook](https://sdsos.gov/general-services/assets/SDNotaryPublicHandbook.pdf) 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, "South Dakota notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/south-dakota. For the fee itself, cite the official source above. ## Common questions **How much can a notary charge in South Dakota?** A fee per instrument is allowed; the statute states no dollar maximum (SDCL 18-1-9). Online notarization: No dollar maximum is stated. **Can a South Dakota notary charge for travel?** The statute sets no travel fee. 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