Acknowledgment: first signature
Up to $10.
Texas notary fees
What a Texas notary public can charge.
I’m Jose Garcia, an NNA Certified Notary Signing Agent and commissioned Texas Notary Public. Here is what Texas law allows for the notarial act itself, and how mobile travel, after-hours, and loan-signing costs are handled separately. Frontera Signing does not publish a fixed fee schedule; every appointment total is confirmed with you before the notary travels.
Statutory maximums
The notarial act, by law.
These are the maximum fees Texas Government Code § 406.024 allows for the notarial act, as listed by the Texas Secretary of State. A notary may charge less, but not more.
Acknowledgment: each additional signature
Up to $1 each.
Jurat, oath, or affirmation
Up to $10, including the certificate and seal.
Certificate under seal not otherwise provided for
Up to $10.
Copies of records in the notary’s office
Up to $1 per page.
Other notarial acts not specifically listed
Up to $10.
Source: Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Educational Information and Texas Government Code, Chapter 406. Amounts took effect September 1, 2023 and are subject to the five-year inflation adjustment in the statute.
What is not in the table
Why a mobile appointment costs more than the notary fee.
The listed fee covers the notarial act. A mobile appointment adds real costs: travel distance, drive time, waiting time, printing, and scheduling outside normal hours. Those are quoted as a separate service charge, not as part of the statutory fee, and are confirmed before the appointment. Urgent, same-day, overnight, hospital, hospice, and other time-sensitive requests may carry an additional fee that Jose confirms case by case.
Loan signings
Signing-service work is quoted per assignment.
Loan signing packages are usually arranged through a signing company or title office, and the fee depends on the package size, the number of signers, printing, scanbacks, and delivery. See the loan signing page for how those appointments work.
What to expect
No surprises at the table.
The goal is a clear total before anyone drives to you.
Tell me what you need
Document type, number of signers, meeting address, and timing.
Get the total
The notarial fee, travel, and any after-hours charge are confirmed together.
Ask for the breakdown
Texas notaries who charge a fee must be prepared to itemize it.
Questions
Texas notary fee FAQs.
Contact Frontera Signing if you want a quote for a specific appointment.
How much does it cost to have something signed by a notary in Texas?
The notarial act itself has a statutory maximum: $10 for the first signature on an acknowledgment, $1 for each additional signature, and $10 for a jurat or oath. A mobile notary also charges for the travel and time needed to come to you, and that part is quoted separately and confirmed before the appointment.
Is the notary fee $6 or $10 in Texas?
The statutory maximum is $10 for the first signature or oath. It was $6 before House Bill 255 took effect on September 1, 2023, so older web pages that still say $6 are out of date.
Can a notary charge more than the listed fee?
Not for the notarial act. The Secretary of State warns that charging more than the statutory maximum can lead to criminal prosecution and to suspension or revocation of the notary’s commission.
Why does a mobile notary appointment cost more than the notary fee?
The statutory fee covers the notarial act. Travel distance, time, evening or weekend availability, printing, and signing-service work are separate service costs. They should be quoted up front, and Jose confirms the total before traveling.
What does a loan signing cost?
Loan signing work is generally arranged through the signing company or title office and depends on the package, number of signers, printing, and scanbacks. It is not a flat statutory fee, so request a quote for your specific assignment.
Will I get an itemized bill?
Texas requires a notary who charges for notary services to keep a fee book and to be prepared to itemize the fees charged. You can ask for the breakdown at any time.
Will these fees change?
The Secretary of State is required to adjust the statutory fees for inflation at least once every five years, with the first adjustment due by December 31, 2028. Check the Secretary of State’s notary page for current amounts.
A Texas Notary Public is not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice, select a notarial certificate, or prepare legal documents.
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