Illinois · 5 ILCS 312/3-104

Illinois notary fees:
$5 max per signature.

One of the lowest caps in the country. $5 for traditional notarial acts, $25 for electronic. Travel fees are separate. Here's what you'll actually pay — and how to find a verified IL notary.

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Traditional: $5 max

Electronic / RON: $25 max

Mobile travel: market rate, separate

Source: 5 ILCS 312/3-104

What's the maximum notary fee in Illinois?

Illinois notaries can charge up to $5 per notarial act for traditional in-person notarizations under 5 ILCS 312/3-104. The Illinois cap is one of the lowest in the country.

$5 per traditional notarial act (acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, copies)
$25 per electronic notarial act (P.A. 102-160, effective 2023)
$25 per notarial act on documents of conveyance under §3-102

The $25 electronic cap was added in the 2023 reform that authorized Illinois RON. The $5 traditional cap hasn't been raised in decades. Each signature notarized is a separate "act" — three signatures on one document = $15 maximum.

What you'll actually pay in Illinois

Service	Notarial act	Other fees	Typical total
Walk-in (bank, UPS Store)	$0–$5	None	$0–$5
Mobile notary in Chicago	$5/signature	Travel $70–$145	$75–$150
Mobile notary in suburban Illinois	$5/signature	Travel $55–$120	$60–$125
Mobile notary downstate	$5/signature	Travel $45–$95	$50–$100
Loan signing	$5 × 6–12 acts	Print/travel/scanback	$100–$200
Remote Online Notarization (RON)	$25/act	Platform fee	$25–$45
Free community notary (bank, AAA, library)	$0	None	Free

Source: 5 ILCS 312/3-104, P.A. 102-160 (2023). Travel fees not statutorily capped — must be agreed in advance.

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Mobile notary travel fees in Illinois

Illinois doesn't cap mobile travel fees by statute. The $5 per-act limit applies only to the notarial act itself; travel is market-rate. Notaries should disclose the travel fee in advance and the customer must agree before service.

Typical travel fees by Illinois region:

Chicago (downtown / Loop): $80–$150 (parking + traffic)
Suburban Chicago (Naperville, Schaumburg, Evanston, Oak Brook): $60–$125
Aurora / Joliet / Elgin: $55–$110
Springfield / Peoria / Champaign / Bloomington: $50–$95
Rural Illinois: $45–$80 within 15 miles, $2/mile thereafter
Evening / weekend / rush: +$25–$75 surcharge
Hospital / nursing home: typically flat $100–$175

Loan signing fees in Illinois

With Illinois's low $5 per-act cap, a typical 6–12 notarization loan package only carries $30–$60 in notarization fees. The total $100–$200 loan signing cost is mostly travel, printing 100–200 pages, and scanback service. Title companies usually set the price.

Free notary options in Illinois

Banks & credit unions — Chase, BMO Harris, BofA, Wintrust, Fifth Third, and most credit unions notarize free for account holders
AAA branches — free for AAA members
Chicago Public Library — many branches offer free notary service during business hours
County courthouse self-help centers — free for court-related documents
Your employer — large IL employers (insurance, banking, healthcare) often have an in-house notary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum notary fee allowed in Illinois?▾

Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312/3-104) caps fees at $5 per notarial act for traditional in-person notarizations. For electronic notarial acts, the cap is $25, set by P.A. 102-160 effective June 5, 2023.

Why is the Illinois traditional notary fee only $5?▾

Illinois has historically had one of the lowest notary fee caps in the country. The $5 per-act cap (5 ILCS 312/3-104) hasn't been raised in decades. The 2023 reform that introduced electronic notarization (P.A. 102-160) added a higher $25 cap for e-notary acts but left the traditional cap at $5.

Does the $5 cap apply to mobile notaries in Illinois?▾

Yes — the $5 per-act fee applies regardless of where the notarization happens. However, mobile notaries can charge a separate travel fee that is not capped by Illinois statute. Travel fees are negotiated and should be agreed in writing before service.

How much does a mobile notary actually cost in Illinois?▾

Total cost in Chicago is typically $75–$150 for a standard weekday mobile visit ($5 per signature + $70–$145 travel). Suburban Chicago (Naperville, Schaumburg, Evanston) runs $60–$125. Downstate Illinois (Springfield, Peoria, Champaign) is usually $50–$100.

What is the Illinois Remote Online Notarization (RON) fee cap?▾

Electronic notarial acts in Illinois cap at $25 per act under P.A. 102-160 (2023). Documents of conveyance under Section 3-102 also cap at $25. Standard in-person acts remain at $5.

Where can I get free notarization in Illinois?▾

Most Illinois banks (Chase, BMO, BofA, Wintrust) and credit unions offer free notarization for account holders. AAA branches notarize free for members. Many Chicago Public Library branches offer free or low-cost notary service. Most large Illinois employers have a notary in HR or legal.

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