Oregon Mobile Notary Pricing Explained
In Oregon, mobile notaries charge a state-regulated fee of $10 per notarial act, plus a separate travel fee that typically ranges from $25 to $75 depending on your location, time of day, and mileage. Total costs typically average between $60 and $100 per appointment.
State Regulated Notarial Fees
The state of Oregon strictly regulates the maximum fees a notary public can charge for the actual notarization. The statutory fees include:
Taking an acknowledgement: $10 per signature
Verification upon an oath or affirmation: $10
Witnessing or attesting a signature: $10
Certifying a copy of a document: $10
Typical Mobile Surcharges
Because state fees only cover the notarization itself notaries charge extra to cover their travel, time, and vehicle expenses. These usually consist of:
- Travel Trip Fee: Usually ranges from $25 to $50 for standard local appointments, and up to $75+ for broader service areas or longer drives
- Mileage Rate: Some notaries charge an additional $1 to $2 per mile for travel outside their standard radius
- Convenience Fees: Additional charges often apply for after-hours, weekend, holiday, or
emergency appointments - Institutional Visits: Hospital or jail/ correctional facility visits often carry higher baseline travel or wait-time fees
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
If an in-person appointment isn’t necessary, Oregon allows for remote online notarization. The maximum egal fee for an RON act is capped by the state at $25, though notarial platforms and notaries may add separate session or technology fees to their invoices.
The Law on Charging for my Time
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In Oregon, I cannot charge more than $10 per signature for the actual notary act itself.
However, I can legally charge separate fees for my time, convenience, and location.
To stay compliant, my invoice must break the charges down into two separate lines.
For example, if a client walks into Suite 13 for a single signature:
Line 1: Notarial Act (State Limit) = $10.00
Line 2: In-Office Convenience / Administrative Fee = $15.00
Total Charged: $25.00
By framing the extra charge as an Office Convenience Fee or a Professional Service Fee, I am legally valuing my time without violating Oregon notary laws.
