Texas Notary Fees
Charge only the legal notarial fee for each act, and list travel and other services separately on the receipt. Loan signing agent fees for handling a loan package are separate from the notarial fees.
How the Texas notary fees calculation works
What a Texas notary may charge under Government Code §406.024: $10 for the first signature on an acknowledgment and $1 for each additional signature, $10 for an oath, the other set fees, and the online notarization fee.
Acknowledgments: $10, then $1
Taking an acknowledgment, including the certificate and seal, is up to $10 for the first signature and $1 for each additional signature. Three signatures is up to $12.
Oaths and other certificates: $10
Administering an oath or affirmation with certificate and seal is up to $10, as is a certificate under seal not otherwise provided for.
Online notarization: up to $25 more
An online notary may charge up to $25 for an online notarization, on top of the other fees allowed by §406.024.
Don't overcharge
The Secretary of State warns that charging more than the maximum can lead to criminal prosecution and suspension or revocation of the commission.
Worked example. A Texas notary taking an acknowledgment with three signatures may charge up to $12: $10 for the first signature and $1 each for the other two.
Texas Notary Fees FAQ
How much can a notary charge in Texas?
Up to $10 for the first signature on an acknowledgment and $1 for each additional signature, $10 for an oath or affirmation with certificate and seal, and $10 for any notarial act the statute doesn't otherwise list.
What other fees does Texas set?
$1 per page for copies of records in the notary's office, $1 per 100 words for taking a deposition, $10 for swearing a witness to a deposition, and $4 for protesting a bill or note.
How much is a Texas online notarization?
An online notary may charge up to $25 for the online notarization in addition to the regular fees under §406.024.
Can a Texas online notary add a platform fee?
No. The Secretary of State says an online notary may charge up to $25 for each completed notarization on top of the standard fees, but no extra fee for using a particular platform or system. The signer gets an itemized receipt.
Can a Texas mobile notary charge for travel?
§406.024 doesn't set a travel fee. Agree any travel charge with the signer in advance and list it separately from the notarial fees.
When did Texas notary fees change?
HB 255 amended §406.024 effective September 1, 2023, setting the acknowledgment fee at $10 for the first signature.
Sources: Tex. Gov't Code §406.024, §406.111 (as amended 2023)