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title: "Tennessee Notary Fees: What a Notary May Charge | MCC"
description: "What a Tennessee notary may charge for each act, plus online notarization fees, travel notes and links to the official sources."
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Notary fees · Updated November 2026

# Tennessee notary fees: what a notary may charge

A reasonable fee; no dollar maximum in the statute (T.C.A. 8-21-1201). No separate fee is stated. Here is the detail, with links to the official sources.

By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions

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**Quick answer.** Notary fees in Tennessee: A reasonable fee; no dollar maximum in the statute (T.C.A. 8-21-1201). No separate fee is stated.

## Fees for notarial acts in Tennessee

| Act | Maximum fee |
| --- | --- |
| Each notarial act | **Reasonable fee** |

A notary who charges a fee must record the act in a well-bound book or electronically.

## Online and remote notarization

The Secretary of State's FAQ quotes the reasonable-fee rule and states no separate fee for online notarizations.

## Travel and other charges

The sources we read set no travel fee. Agree the fee before you start, with travel or other charges listed separately.

## 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

- [Tennessee Secretary of State: What fee can a notary charge for their services?](https://sos.tn.gov/businesses/faqs/what-fee-can-a-notary-charge-for-their-services)

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, "Tennessee notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/tennessee. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.

## Common questions

**How much can a notary charge in Tennessee?**

A reasonable fee; no dollar maximum in the statute (T.C.A. 8-21-1201). Online notarization: No separate fee is stated.

**Can a Tennessee notary charge for travel?**

The sources we read set no travel fee. Agree the fee before you start, with travel or other charges listed separately.

**Where does this come from?**

The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Tennessee Secretary of State: What fee can a notary charge for their services?.

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