Divine Call Ministries So-Cal Notary Public Fee Schedule
California Government Code sec 8211 specifies the maximum fees that may be charged for notary public services. However, a notary public may decide to charge no fee or an amount that is less than the maximum amount prescribed by law. The charging of a fee and the amount of the fee charged is at the discretion of the notary public or the notary public’s employer, provided it does not exceed the maximum fees.
* Notaries may charge additional fees for services like travel, copying/printing/shipping documents, or after-hours/weekend/holiday fees, provided they inform the customer beforehand.
Reference https://www.calnotaries.org/ca-notary-fees. 2
Partial list of California Notary Public Fees…
Standard Fees (Max per signature/act)
- Acknowledgment: $15
- Jurat (Oath/Affirmation): $15 per person/signature
- Certified Copy of Power of Attorney: $15 per copy
- Deposition: $30 per deposition, plus $7 for oath/affirmation & $7 for certificate (statutory)
- U.S. Military Veterans’ application or claim for a pension, allotment, allowance, compensation, insurance, or other Veteran Benefit: $0.00 (Gov. Code 6107)
- Voting Materials: Vote by Mail ballot I.D. envelopes or other voting materials: $0.00
Common Additional Costs
- Mobile Notary/Travel: Varies; often a minimum fee plus $0.70/mile mileage.
- Printing/Scanning: $0.25 – $1.00 per page.
- Waiting Time: Some charge for delays over 15-20 mins.
Key Things to Know
- Maximums: The $15 is a state-set maximum; a notary can charge less.
- Disclosure: All fees (especially travel/mobile) must be clearly stated before the service.
- Clarity is Key: Always get a quote that details all charges upfront
EXCEPTIONS[1]:
1) Pursuant to Government Code section 8203.6, no fees shall be collected by notaries appointed to military and naval reservations in accordance with Government Code section 8203.1;
2) Pursuant to Elections Code section 8080, no fee shall be collected by notaries for verifying any nomination document or circulator’s affidavit;
3) Pursuant to Government Code section 6106, no fee shall be collected by a notary public working for a public entity for services rendered in an affidavit, application, or voucher in relation to the securing of a pension;
4) Pursuant to Government Code section 6107, no fee shall be charged to a United States military veteran for notarization of an application or a claim for a pension, allotment, allowance, compensation, insurance, or any other veteran’s benefit; and
5) Pursuant to Government Code section 8211(d), no fee can be charged to notarize signatures on vote-by-mail ballot identification envelopes or other voting materials. In addition, Government Code section 6100 requires any notary public who is appointed to act for and on behalf of certain public agencies, pursuant to Government Code section 8202.5, to charge for all services and remit the fees received to the employing agency.
[2] calnotaries.org/ca-notary-fees.
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1 2025 California Notary Fees: Maximum Allowable Fees for Notarial Acts and Exceptions, https://www.calnotaries.org/ca-notary-fees, accessed 020226
2 calnotaries.org/ca-notary-fees.