Pricing Guide
How Much Does a Mobile Notary Cost? . Complete 2026 Pricing Guide
The short answer: most mobile notary appointments cost between $25 and $200 total, depending on where you are, what you need notarized, when you need it, and how far the notary has to travel. The long answer . which matters if youre budgeting for a notary visit . is below.
Breaking Down Mobile Notary Pricing
Mobile notary pricing has two components: the per-signature notarization fee (set by state law) and the mobile travel fee (set by the notary or service). Understanding both helps you avoid surprises.
State-Regulated Notarization Fees
Each state sets the maximum a notary can charge for the notarization itself. In Georgia, the maximum per notarial act is currently $2.00 for acknowledgments and $2.00 for jurats. In Florida, the maximum is $10.00 per notarial act. Most simple documents require one notarial act . a single acknowledgment or jurat. Loan signings involve multiple notarizations on a single package, which is why they cost more.
The Mobile Travel Fee
The travel fee is the bulk of what you pay a mobile notary. This covers the notarys time, vehicle expenses, fuel, insurance, and the simple fact that theyre bringing the entire service to your location instead of you coming to their office. Travel fees vary based on:
- Distance: Most mobile notaries charge a base travel fee for the first 10-15 miles, then a per-mile rate beyond that. In metro areas, base travel fees typically range from $25 to $50. Rural or remote locations further increase the fee.
- Time of day: Standard business hours (9am-5pm weekdays) carry the standard travel fee. Evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays add an after-hours surcharge . typically $15 to $50 additional.
- Location type: A straightforward home or office visit costs the standard rate. Hospital visits, jail visits, and facilities with security checkpoints may carry a small additional coordination fee because of the extra time and logistics involved.
- Urgency: Same-day or rush dispatch typically adds $15 to $30 to the standard travel fee.
Typical Mobile Notary Costs by Service Type
Single Document Notarization
$35–$60 total
One document, one signature, standard business hours, metro area. Includes travel.
Multiple Documents
$50–$90 total
Multiple notarizations in one visit. Each additional signature adds the state per-act fee.
Loan Signing (Closing)
$125–$200
Full purchase or refinance closing package. Includes multiple notarizations and document review.
After-Hours Appointment
$60–$120 total
Evening, weekend, or holiday plus base fees. Premium for convenience.
Rural or Distant Location
$60–$150+ total
Higher travel fee for locations more than 15-20 miles from the notarys base.
Hospital Bedside Visit
$50–$90 total
Standard travel + small coordination premium for hospital protocols and parking.
What Southeast Signing Service Charges
Southeast Signing Service provides transparent, upfront pricing. When you call, we ask for your location, document type, number of signatures, and preferred time. We quote your total before we dispatch . travel fee plus notarization fees. No hidden surcharges. No surprise invoices. You know exactly what youll pay before the notary arrives.
Our base travel fee in established metro areas starts around $35 for a standard single-document notarization during business hours. Loan signings start at $125. After-hours, hospital visits, jail visits, and rush service quoted upfront.
Why Mobile Notaries Cost More Than In-Office Notaries
An in-office notary at a bank or UPS Store may charge only the state per-signature fee . or nothing at all for customers. But you have to get there during their hours, wait in line, and hope theyre available. A mobile notary eliminates all of that: the travel, the wait, the schedule constraint. Youre paying for convenience, time savings, and the fact that the notary incurs real costs . fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and uncompensated travel time . to reach you. For many people, especially those with mobility limitations, hospital stays, busy work schedules, or urgent needs, the mobile notary premium is money well spent.
How to Get an Exact Quote
The fastest way to get a quote is to call Southeast Signing Service at (863) 231-8543 and tell us your location, what you need notarized, and when. Well give you a firm price in under two minutes. You can also book online and see pricing during the scheduling process.