Florida law caps notary fees at $10 per signature for in-person notarization (§117.05(2)(a), F.S.), $25 per signature for Remote Online Notarization (§117.275, F.S.), and $30 for marriage solemnization (§117.045, F.S.). Travel, after-hours, and convenience fees are separate from the notarial fee and are not regulated by Chapter 117.
Complete Florida Notary Fee Schedule (2026)
| Service | Florida Statutory Cap | Mobile Mark Notary Fee | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per-signature notarization (in person) | $10.00 | $10.00 | §117.05(2)(a), F.S. |
| Per-signature notarization (RON) | $25.00 | $25.00 | §117.275, F.S. |
| Marriage solemnization (ceremony) | $30.00 | $30.00 | §117.045, F.S. |
| Oath / affirmation administration | $10.00 | $10.00 | §117.05(2)(a), F.S. |
| Acknowledgment of execution | $10.00 | $10.00 | §117.05(2)(a), F.S. |
| Verifying VIN (vehicle identification number) | $10.00 | $10.00 | §117.05(2)(a), F.S. |
| Travel fee (mobile, Seminole County) | Not regulated | Quoted upfront | — |
| Travel fee (RON) | Not regulated | $0 — no travel | — |
| After-hours / weekend | Not regulated | Quoted upfront | — |
| Hospital / facility coordination | Not regulated | Quoted upfront | — |
| Apostille handling (per document) | Not regulated | Quoted upfront | — |
| Florida SOS apostille (state fee) | $10.00 per document | Pass-through | FL Dept. of State |
Understanding Per-Signature vs. Per-Document Fees
Florida notary fees are charged per signature, not per document. A single document with three signers requires three notarial acts and incurs three per-signature fees. A single signer notarizing one document with one signature incurs one fee.
Example: A power of attorney with a principal signer plus two witnesses being notarized in person requires acknowledging the principal's signature only — that's $10. The witnesses are not having their signatures notarized; they are attesting to the principal's signing. Common misconception: people often assume they will be charged for "the document," not "the signature."
Travel Fees — How They're Calculated
Florida law does not regulate mobile notary travel fees. Mobile Mark Notary uses a transparent, distance-based travel fee quoted before the appointment is confirmed. Factors:
- Distance from the home base — round-trip mileage
- Time of day — standard business hours vs. evenings vs. weekends
- Urgency — same-hour vs. same-day vs. next-day
- Facility type — homes, offices, and standard locations are routine; hospital and ALF coordination requires additional check-in time
RON Fees — Why $25, Not $10
Florida specifically authorizes a higher fee cap for RON because RON involves additional cost components: identity verification platform licensing, KBA per-session charges, audio-video session hosting, and 10-year recording retention infrastructure. The $25 cap under §117.275, F.S. accounts for these costs while still being substantially lower than typical mobile notary travel-inclusive pricing.
What Florida Notaries CANNOT Charge For
- "Document review" fees. Notaries do not provide legal review. Charging for it implies UPL (unauthorized practice of law).
- "Drafting" or "preparation" fees. Notaries do not draft documents. Period.
- "Translation" fees. A Florida notary cannot serve as the translator for the same document being notarized.
- Excess per-signature fees. $10 per in-person signature is a cap, not a minimum-floor that can be exceeded.
Florida notaries who charge fees beyond what is authorized by Chapter 117, F.S. risk commission revocation under §117.105 and may face misdemeanor or other charges. Travel and convenience fees are permitted as separately itemized non-notarial fees, but cannot be disguised per-signature charges.
How to Confirm a Notary Is Charging Correctly
- Ask for the per-signature fee separately from any travel or convenience fee.
- Confirm the per-signature fee does not exceed $10 in person or $25 via RON.
- Get the travel fee in writing or by text before the appointment.
- Ask for a receipt that itemizes notarial fees separately from non-notarial charges.
Mobile Mark Notary — Statutory Pricing, No Surprises
Every Mobile Mark Notary appointment is quoted upfront. The per-signature fee is at the statutory cap; the travel fee is flat-quoted before the appointment is confirmed; receipts itemize each charge.
20-year U.S. Navy Chief, Florida-licensed private investigator (FL C 2700700), all-lines insurance adjuster (FL W882582), and active Florida notary public. Mobile Mark Notary is a d/b/a of ArcXet Group. Statute citations in this guide reference the current Florida Statutes (Chapter 117) and are accurate as of publication.