What the state allows a notary to charge
Under N.J. Admin. Code 17:50-1.18, a notary may collect $2.50 for each act such as administering an oath, taking an affidavit or taking an acknowledgment. For a real estate transfer, the fee for the grantor's notarizations is $15 no matter how many acts are in that transaction. For real estate financing, the fee for the mortgagor's notarizations is $25 no matter how many acts are in that transaction.
Why a notary visit costs more than $2.50
Notary fees are capped, but travel is not part of the notarial act. Mobile notaries add a separate, disclosed charge for coming to your home, office or hospital, and loan signing agents charge a signing-service fee for a loan package. The notary fee and the service fee should appear on separate lines.
Common documents
A notarized letter, affidavit, power of attorney, consent form or vehicle title is usually one or a few notarial acts, so the state portion is small. Divorce papers, such as an affidavit or a property settlement agreement, are priced the same way: per act, plus any travel. Stacks of documents add acts, and some firms add handling for large stacks.
Ways to pay less
Bring the documents unsigned, with a valid photo ID for every signer. Signers who sign in front of the notary avoid a wasted trip. Remote online notarization has no travel, so check whether your document can be done online. Ask for the total price before you book, including rush and after-hours charges.
What MCC Solutions quotes
We show starting prices on our fees page and confirm the full price, with each charge on its own line, before an appointment is final. Court, county and agency fees for recording or apostille are passed through at cost.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get a document notarized?
The state limit is $2.50 per notarial act, with $15 and $25 flat fees for real estate transfers and financing. A mobile visit adds a separate travel or service fee that is quoted in advance.
How much does a notarized letter cost?
A notarized letter is usually one act, so the state fee is $2.50. Any travel or service fee is on top and is quoted before you book.
Can a notary charge more than the state fee?
A notary cannot charge more than the state limit for the notarial act itself. Travel and service charges are separate and should be disclosed before the appointment.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Fees and procedures change; check with the office involved or an attorney for your situation.