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North Carolina · NC Gen. Stat. §10B-31

North Carolina notary fees: $5 max per signature.

$5 per acknowledgment, jurat, or oath. RON capped at $10. Travel fees are separate. Here's what you'll actually pay in North Carolina.

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$5 MAX PER SIGNATURE
Acknowledgment/jurat: $5 max
Oath/affirmation: $5 max
RON: $10 max
Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. §10B-31

What's the maximum notary fee in North Carolina?

North Carolina notaries can charge up to $5 per principal signature for the most common notarial acts under North Carolina General Statute §10B-31. Remote Online Notarization (RON) is capped separately at $10 per electronic notarial act.

The $5 cap applies per signature, not per document — a deed signed by two principals can be charged $10 for the acknowledgment. Travel fees for mobile service are not capped by §10B-31 and must be disclosed and agreed in advance. Charging more than the statutory limit is a violation that can lead to commission revocation.

What you'll actually pay in North Carolina

Service Notarial act Other fees Typical total
Walk-in (bank, UPS Store, AAA) $0–$5 None $0–$5
Mobile notary in Charlotte / Raleigh / Durham $5/signature Travel $55–$140 $60–$145
Mobile notary in Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point) $5/signature Travel $45–$120 $50–$125
Mobile notary in smaller NC cities (Wilmington, Asheville, Fayetteville) $5/signature Travel $40–$95 $45–$100
Loan signing $5 × 6–12 acts Print/travel/scanback $100–$175
Remote Online Notarization (RON) $10/act Platform fee $25–$45
Free community notary (bank, AAA, library) $0 None Free

Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. §10B-31. Travel fees not statutorily capped — must be agreed in advance.

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Mobile notary travel fees in North Carolina

North Carolina does not cap mobile travel fees by statute. The $5 per-signature limit under §10B-31 applies only to the notarial act itself; travel is market-rate and must be disclosed and agreed in advance.

Typical travel fees by North Carolina region:

Loan signing fees in North Carolina

A North Carolina loan-signing package (refi, purchase, HELOC) typically runs $100–$175 total. Each notarization within the package is capped at $5 per signature. Most NC refi packages have 6–12 acknowledgments/jurats, so statutory notarization fees total $30–$60 of the signing agent's full fee. The remainder covers travel, printing 100–200 pages, and scanback.

Remote Online Notarization (RON) in North Carolina

North Carolina made emergency RON authorization permanent in 2023 with the enactment of Article 2 of Chapter 10B (the North Carolina Remote Electronic Notarization Act). Under §10B-31, electronic and remote notarial acts are capped at $10 per act — twice the in-person fee, recognizing the additional technology and identity-verification work. RON platforms (Notarize, Proof, BlueNotary, OneNotary) charge a separate technology fee. Most consumer RON sessions total $25–$45 all-in.

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Charlotte notaries

Mobile & loan signing, travel $55–$140
Raleigh notaries

State capital — legal & loan signing, travel $55–$140
Greensboro notaries

Triad mobile service, travel $45–$120
Durham notaries

Triangle mobile service, travel $50–$130
Winston-Salem notaries

Triad mobile service, travel $45–$120
Fayetteville notaries

Cumberland County mobile service, travel $45–$110

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum notary fee allowed in North Carolina?▾
North Carolina General Statute §10B-31 caps notarial fees at $5 per principal signature for an acknowledgment, jurat, or verification, and $5 per oath or affirmation administered without a signature. Travel fees for mobile service are separate and not capped by statute.
Is Remote Online Notarization (RON) legal in North Carolina?▾
Yes. NC made emergency RON authorization permanent in 2023 under Article 2 of Chapter 10B. RON in NC is capped at $10 per electronic notarial act under §10B-31. RON platforms add a separate technology fee. Most consumer RON sessions total $25–$45 all-in.
Does the $5 cap apply to mobile notaries in North Carolina?▾
Yes — the $5 per-signature cap on the notarial act itself applies regardless of where the notarization happens. North Carolina notaries can charge a separate travel fee, which is not capped by §10B-31. Travel must be disclosed and agreed in advance. A typical mobile visit in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Durham runs $50–$125 total.
How much does a mobile notary actually cost in North Carolina?▾
In Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro, expect $50–$125 total ($5 per signature + $45–$120 travel). Smaller NC metros (Wilmington, Asheville, Fayetteville) typically run $40–$95. Weekend, evening, and rush visits add $25–$75.
What is the North Carolina fee for a loan signing?▾
Each notarial signature in the loan package caps at $5. A typical NC loan signing has 6–12 acknowledgments/jurats, so statutory notarization fees total $30–$60. The signing agent's full fee (travel, printing, scanback) typically totals $100–$175. Title companies usually set the price.
Where can I get free notarization in North Carolina?▾
Most NC banks (Truist, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, First Citizens) and credit unions notarize free for account holders. AAA Carolinas branches notarize free for members. Many NC public libraries (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Wake County Library) provide free notary service. Large NC employers often have a notary in HR or legal.
Are NC notaries required to take a class?▾
Yes. North Carolina requires a 6-hour notary education course (under NC Gen. Stat. §10B-8) before commissioning. NC also requires a $10,000 surety bond. Notaries who certify electronic signatures must complete additional training and register as electronic notaries.
What happens if a NC notary charges more than $5?▾
Overcharging is a violation of §10B-31 and grounds for the NC Secretary of State to suspend or revoke the commission. Complaints are filed with the NC Department of the Secretary of State, Notary Public Section.

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