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It might be daunting when you have to get your documents notarized. Where can you find a notary public? How much money should you prepare for notary fees in California?
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Maximum Notary Fees in California
The state of California—like some other U.S. states—sets the maximum notary fees. It means a notary public in California cannot charge you more than the state-set sum to get your will, affidavit, trust, car title, or any other document notarized.
Take a look at the following maximum amounts:
| Notary Fees |
Amounts and Notarial Acts |
| Signature fee | $15 per signature for:
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| Deposition fee | $30 plus:
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Do California Notary Fees Depend on the Type of Notary?
In California, you can opt for a traditional or mobile notary.
Traditional notaries perform all notary services in their office. To have your document notarized by this type of notary, you must:
- Find a notary
- Contact him or her
- Set up an appointment
- Collect the necessary documents, including an ID document
- Head to his or her office (make sure you are not late unless you want to pay an additional waiting fee)
Mobile notaries perform the same notarial acts as the traditional ones with the advantage of coming to a convenient location, such as:
- Your home
- Hospital
- Cafe
- Jail
- Airport
- Restaurant
- Your workplace
Both the traditional and mobile notary can charge only the notary fees set by the state, and they don’t depend on the notary type. Still, if you choose a mobile notary, you may have to pay extra. To avoid unpleasant surprises, you should inquire about all fees as soon as you get in touch with a notary.
Additional Mobile Notary Fees in California
Mobile notaries can charge additional fees for their gas, time, travel, waiting, parking, document printing, or other notary-related expenses.
Here are some notary fees you can expect:
| Notary Fees | Amounts and Notarial Acts |
| Mobile notary travel fee | Standard notary fee plus $10-50 for the time and travel depending on the distance |
| Wait fee | $15 for every extra 15 minutes after the grace period (15 minutes) in case you let the notary know you would be late |
| After hours fee | $20 for a notary service:
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| Cancellation fee | $25 |
| Living trust fee |
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| Loan signing fee |
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| Printing fee |
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| Witness fee | $25 if you would like a notary to bring a witness |
What Steps Will a Notary Take To Notarize Your Document?
One of the notary’s main duties is to verify the authenticity of the signature on the document.
To do that, notaries need to:
- Confirm the signer’s identity by checking a current government-issued photo ID document (make sure you provide an ID, driving license, or passport)
- Determine you are signing the document willingly and not under the influence of some substances
- Ensure you understand what the document is about
- Witness you signing the document, so you should not sign it before meeting the notary
- Notarize the document by placing the notary signature and stamp
How About Booking an Online Notary?
Although the state of California does not allow its certified notaries to perform remote online notarization (RON), you can book an out-of-state online notary.
Why should you consider this option? RON is a:
- Practical solution—Regardless of where you live, you can get your documents notarized from the comfort of your home, office, car, cafe, or any other suitable place
- Risk-free option—You do not need to worry about your health or social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The notary will not meet you face to face but via a live video call
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If you would like to understand the process better, here are some U.S. states that allow remote online notarization:
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