Quick answer. Notary fees in Texas: $10 for acknowledgments, oaths and most other acts. Up to $25 per online notarization, in addition to regular charges.
Fees for notarial acts in Texas
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgments or proofs of instruments for registration, including certificate and seal | $10 |
| Administering oaths or affirmations, including certificate and seal | $10 |
| Swearing a deposition witness, including certificate and seal | $10 |
| All other notarial acts not listed | $10 |
| Protesting a bill or note, including register and seal | $4 |
| Each notice of protest; each page of copies from the notary's records; each 100 words of deposition testimony | $1 |
Online and remote notarization
The Texas Secretary of State says online notaries may charge up to $25 for each notarization they perform, in addition to regular notary charges.
Travel and other charges
The Secretary of State fee page we read does not mention a 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
- Texas Secretary of State: Fees for Notary Public Services (Tex. Gov't Code 406.024)
- Texas Secretary of State: Online Notary Public Educational Information
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, "Texas notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed October 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/texas. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Texas?
$10 for acknowledgments, oaths and most other acts. Online notarization: Up to $25 per online notarization, in addition to regular charges.
Can a Texas notary charge for travel?
The Secretary of State fee page we read does not mention a 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: Texas Secretary of State: Fees for Notary Public Services (Tex. Gov't Code 406.024); Texas Secretary of State: Online Notary Public Educational Information.