A mobile notary costs $50–$100 for a typical local appointment in 2026. You pay the state's notary fee for each notarized signature ($1–$15 in most states) plus a travel fee of about $25–$75 for a visit within 20 miles. Loan signings run $100–$200, and evenings or weekends cost 1.5–2x the normal price.
Written by Ray, former commissioned California Notary Public (2018-2022) — general notarizations and loan signings.
Here's how a mobile notary's price is built, what's normal in your state, and how to tell whether a quote you've been given is fair.
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What will a mobile notary cost you?
Pick your state and appointment details for a typical price range. Individual notaries set their own travel fees, so use this to sanity-check a quote, not as a guaranteed price.
Typical total
$55 – $80
California caps the notary fee at $15 per signature ($30 for 2 signatures). The rest is the travel fee.
Full breakdown for your state: mobile notary fees in California
Mobile notary price list
| What you need | Typical cost | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One or two documents at your home or office | $50 – $100 | State notary fee plus a local travel fee. |
| Several signers or a stack of documents | $75 – $150 | Each notarized signature adds the state fee. |
| Loan signing (refinance, purchase, HELOC) | $100 – $200 | Usually paid by the lender or title company. |
| Evening, weekend or same-hour visit | 1.5 – 2x the normal price | Premium for short notice or off hours. |
| Hospital, care facility or jail | $150 – $300 | Extra time for check-in, ID issues and waiting. |
| Remote online notarization (video call) | $25 – $50 | No travel. Allowed in most states; some cap it at $25. |
Ranges are typical 2026 prices, not a survey of every notary. Individual notaries set their own travel fees.
What you're actually paying for
A mobile notary's price has two parts:
- The notary fee. Set by your state and charged per notarized signature. It's usually the small part: in most states it's $5–$15, and in a few, like Illinois, it's $1.
- The travel fee. Set by the notary to cover the drive, the time and the scheduling. This is most of the bill, which is why the same two signatures cost $10 at a counter and $60 at your kitchen table.
The price goes up with more signers or signatures, a longer drive, short notice, evenings and weekends, printing or scanning documents for you, and waiting time, such as a hospital check-in or a signer who isn't ready.
Mobile notary vs. bank, shipping store or online
| Option | Typical cost | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Your bank | Free – $10 for customers | You can go in during business hours and they'll notarize your document type. |
| Shipping or print store | $10 – $25 per signature | A quick walk-in for one or two signatures. |
| Online notary | $25 – $50 | Your state and the receiving party accept remote online notarization. |
| Mobile notary | $50 – $100+ | You can't travel, need evenings or weekends, have several signers, or need a hospital or care-facility visit. |
How to keep the cost down
- Count the signatures that need notarizing and tell the notary up front, so the quote is accurate.
- Have every signer there with a current, unexpired government photo ID.
- Don't sign the documents before the notary arrives. They have to watch you sign.
- Book weekday business hours if you can; evening and weekend premiums add up.
- Bundle everything into one visit rather than booking twice.
- Print the documents yourself if the notary charges for printing.
Questions to ask before you book
- What's the total, including the travel fee and per-signature fees?
- Is there an extra charge for evenings, weekends, waiting time or printing?
- Do you accept my form of ID, and what if a signer doesn't have one?
- Are you commissioned in my state, and do you carry E&O insurance?
- How do you take payment: cash, card or an app?
Notary fee limits by state (2026)
The maximum a notary can charge per notarized signature, before any travel fee. “No max” means the state doesn't set a cap.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile notary cost?
A mobile notary typically costs $50 to $100 for a local appointment in 2026. That is the state notary fee (capped at $1 to $15 per signature in most states) plus a travel fee of about $25 to $75 within 20 miles. Loan signings usually cost $100 to $200, and evening or weekend visits run 1.5 to 2 times the normal price.
How much does it cost to have a notary come to your house?
Expect $50 to $100 for a notary to come to your house for one or two documents, most of which is the travel fee. More signatures, a longer drive, or an evening or weekend appointment push it higher. A visit to a hospital, care facility or jail usually costs $150 to $300.
Do mobile notaries charge per signature?
Yes, the notary fee itself is charged per notarized signature, and most states cap it, from $1 in Illinois and Kansas to $15 in California, Nevada and Washington. The travel fee is separate and set by the notary, so ask for the total price before the appointment.
Is a mobile notary travel fee legal?
In most states a notary can charge a travel fee on top of the capped notary fee, as long as you agree to it in advance. A few states regulate travel fees, so a reputable notary will quote the travel fee and the per-signature fee separately before booking.
Who pays the notary for a loan signing?
When a lender, title company or signing service books the notary for your closing, they pay the notary and the cost is usually included in your closing costs. You typically pay a mobile notary directly only when you book one yourself.
Is it cheaper to use a bank or an online notary?
Usually. Many banks notarize for free or a few dollars for their customers, and shipping stores charge roughly $10 to $25 per signature, but you have to go to them during business hours. Remote online notarization costs about $25 to $50 with no travel. A mobile notary costs more because they come to you.
Are you a notary setting your own prices? See how much to charge as a mobile notary and the state-by-state fee guides.