Quick answer. Notary fees in Virginia: Up to $10 for paper acknowledgments, oaths and certifications. Up to $25 per electronic document notarial act.
Fees for notarial acts in Virginia
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment, oath, affidavit certification or true-copy certification (statutory maximum) | $10 |
| Electronic document notarial act (statutory maximum) | $25 |
Online and remote notarization
Section 47.1-19 of the Code of Virginia allows a fee not to exceed $25 for electronic document notarial acts. The page we read does not set a separate fee for remote online notarization.
Travel and other charges
A notary may recover actual, reasonable travel expenses only if the notary performs the act somewhere other than their usual place of business and the person being charged agrees. The same section makes it unlawful to charge more than the set fee for any notarial act.
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 October 2026.
Cite this page: MCC Solutions, "Virginia notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed October 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/virginia. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Virginia?
Up to $10 for paper acknowledgments, oaths and certifications. Online notarization: Up to $25 per electronic document notarial act.
Can a Virginia notary charge for travel?
A notary may recover actual, reasonable travel expenses only if the notary performs the act somewhere other than their usual place of business and the person being charged agrees. The same section makes it unlawful to charge more than the set fee for any notarial act.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Code of Virginia 47.1-19: Fees.