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Georgia · O.C.G.A. §45-17-11

Georgia notary fees: $2 max per act.

One of the lowest statutory caps in the U.S. Travel fees are separate. Here's what you'll actually pay in Georgia — and how to find a verified GA notary.

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$2 MAX PER ACT
Acknowledgment/jurat: $2 max
Oath/affirmation: $2 max
Copy certification: $2 max
Source: O.C.G.A. §45-17-11

What's the maximum notary fee in Georgia?

Georgia notaries can charge up to $2 per notarial act under O.C.G.A. §45-17-11. The cap is one of the lowest statutory limits in the United States and applies to every common act a Georgia notary performs.

The $2 cap applies per act. Travel fees for mobile service are not capped by §45-17-11 and must be disclosed and agreed in advance. Because the act fee is so low, almost all of what you pay a mobile notary in Georgia is the travel fee. Charging more than $2 for the act itself is a violation that can lead to revocation of the notary's commission.

What you'll actually pay in Georgia

Service Notarial act Other fees Typical total
Walk-in (bank, UPS Store, AAA) $0–$2 None $0–$2
Mobile notary in Atlanta metro $2/act Travel $50–$120 $52–$122
Mobile notary in Augusta / Savannah $2/act Travel $45–$110 $47–$112
Mobile notary in smaller GA cities (Macon, Columbus, Athens) $2/act Travel $40–$95 $42–$97
Loan signing $2 × 6–12 acts Print/travel/scanback $100–$175
Remote Online Notarization (RON) $2/act Platform fee $25–$45
Free community notary (bank, AAA, library) $0 None Free

Source: O.C.G.A. §45-17-11. Travel fees not statutorily capped — must be agreed in advance.

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Mobile notary travel fees in Georgia

Georgia does not cap mobile travel fees by statute. The $2 per-act limit under §45-17-11 applies only to the notarial act itself; travel is market-rate and must be disclosed and agreed in advance. Because the statutory act fee is so low, the travel fee makes up nearly the entire bill for a mobile notary in Georgia.

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Loan signing fees in Georgia

A Georgia loan-signing package (refi, purchase, HELOC) typically runs $100–$175 total. Each notarization within the package is capped at $2. Most GA refi packages have 6–12 acknowledgments/jurats, so statutory notarization fees total just $12–$24 — a small fraction of the signing agent's full fee. The remainder covers travel, printing 100–200 pages, and scanback.

Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Georgia

Georgia authorized permanent RON in 2024 under amendments to O.C.G.A. Title 45, Chapter 17. Online notarial acts follow the same §45-17-11 fee schedule — $2 per act — but RON platforms (Notarize, Proof, BlueNotary, OneNotary) charge a separate technology fee. Most consumer RON sessions total $25–$45 all-in. RON is a strong option for Georgia residents who want to skip Atlanta traffic or rural travel costs.

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West GA mobile service, travel $40–$95
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Middle GA mobile service, travel $40–$95
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Coastal GA mobile service, travel $45–$110
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NE GA mobile service, travel $40–$95

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum notary fee allowed in Georgia?▾
Georgia O.C.G.A. §45-17-11 caps notarial fees at $2 per notarial act — among the lowest in the nation. The cap covers acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, copy certifications, and any other notarial act. Travel fees for mobile service are separate and not capped by statute.
Is Remote Online Notarization (RON) legal in Georgia?▾
Yes. Georgia authorized permanent RON in 2024 under amendments to O.C.G.A. Title 45, Chapter 17. RON notarial acts in Georgia follow the same $2 statutory cap on the act itself, but RON platforms charge a separate technology fee. Most consumer RON sessions total $25–$45 all-in.
Does the $2 cap apply to mobile notaries in Georgia?▾
Yes — the $2 per-act cap applies regardless of where the notarization happens. Georgia notaries can charge a separate travel fee, which is not capped by §45-17-11. Travel fees must be disclosed and agreed in advance. A typical mobile visit in Atlanta or Augusta runs $50–$100 total.
How much does a mobile notary actually cost in Georgia?▾
In Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, expect $50–$100 total ($2 per act + $48–$98 travel). Smaller GA metros (Macon, Columbus, Athens) typically run $40–$85. Weekend, evening, and rush visits add $25–$75.
Why is Georgia's notary fee so low?▾
Georgia's $2 cap dates back decades and has not been raised. Georgia notaries are appointed at the county level by the Clerk of Superior Court (not the state), and the legislature has historically left the statutory fee unchanged. Mobile and loan-signing notaries make their living on the travel and convenience fees, which are uncapped.
What is the Georgia fee for a loan signing?▾
Each notarial act in the loan package caps at $2. A typical Georgia loan signing has 6–12 acknowledgments/jurats, so statutory notarization fees total just $12–$24. The signing agent's full fee (travel, printing, scanback) typically totals $100–$175 — with the $12–$24 in notary fees being a small fraction.
Where can I get free notarization in Georgia?▾
Most Georgia banks (Truist, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Synovus, Robins Financial Credit Union) and credit unions notarize free for account holders. AAA Auto Club Group branches notarize free for members. Many GA public libraries (Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Cobb County Public Library) provide free notary service. Large GA employers often have a notary in HR or legal.
What happens if a Georgia notary charges more than $2?▾
Overcharging is a violation of §45-17-11 and grounds for the Clerk of Superior Court to revoke the notary's commission. Complaints are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court in the notary's county of appointment.

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