What's the cost of a notarization in California?

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Three generic notary stamps in red wax.

Often, I am asked what my fees are to notarize a document. Per California notary law, the maximum a  notary can charge per notarized signature is $15, as of this writing. Note that I said per notarized signature, not per document. This means that if three signatures must be notarized for a single document, the notarization fee is $45, plus any travel fee that may be incurred.

Travel fees vary from notary to notary, and they are not regulated by the state of California. Notaries are required to disclose the travel fee prior to the appointment. My travel fee is $2.50 per mile round trip from 90807 with a $25 minimum. If the appointment is at the height of traffic, notaries often charge an additional fee. More time spent traveling is a premium. 

Woman in an assisted living facility
Parking fees, in the instance of meeting a signer at a hospital, are in addition to the notarization fee, and travel fee. 

Mobile notaries provide a much needed service by traveling to a signer when they may not be capable to travel themselves. I am regularly called to hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities, assisted care homes, senior centers etc. to accommodate such individuals.  


Contact me today to schedule your notary appointment. 562-786-5174

Weston Mobile Notary

Location: California

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