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Texas · Gov Code §406.024

Texas notary fees: $10 max per signature.

Raised from $6 to $10 on September 1, 2023 (HB 255). Travel fees are separate. Here's what you'll actually pay in Texas — and how to find a verified TX notary.

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$10 MAX PER SIGNATURE
Acknowledgment/oath: $10 max
Additional signature: $1 max
Protest: $4 max
Source: Tex. Gov Code §406.024

What's the maximum notary fee in Texas?

Texas notaries can charge up to $10 per signature for most common notarial acts under Texas Government Code §406.024. The cap was raised from $6 to $10 by HB 255, effective September 1, 2023 — the first increase in decades.

§406.024(c) requires the Texas Secretary of State to review and potentially adjust fees every five years using the Consumer Price Index. So these amounts can rise again without new legislation. Overcharging is a violation and can lead to commission suspension or revocation.

What you'll actually pay in Texas

Service Notarial act Other fees Typical total
Walk-in (bank, UPS Store, AAA) $0–$10 None $0–$10
Mobile notary in Houston / Dallas / Austin / San Antonio $10/signature Travel $65–$165 $75–$175
Mobile notary in mid-size TX metros (Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington) $10/signature Travel $50–$125 $60–$135
Mobile notary in smaller TX cities $10/signature Travel $40–$95 $50–$105
Loan signing $10 × 6–12 acts Print/travel/scanback $125–$200
Remote Online Notarization (RON) $10/act Platform fee $25–$45
Free community notary (bank, AAA, library) $0 None Free

Source: Tex. Gov Code §406.024 (HB 255, 88th Leg., eff. Sept 1, 2023). Travel fees not statutorily capped — must be agreed in advance.

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Mobile notary travel fees in Texas

Texas does not cap mobile travel fees by statute. The $10 per-act limit under §406.024 applies only to the notarial act itself; travel is market-rate and must be disclosed and agreed in advance.

Typical travel fees by Texas region:

Loan signing fees in Texas

A Texas loan-signing package (refi, purchase, HELOC) typically runs $125–$200 total. Each notarization within the package is capped at $10 (plus $1 for each additional signature on the same page). Most Texas refi packages have 6–12 acknowledgments/jurats, so statutory notarization fees total $60–$120 of the signing agent's full fee. The remainder covers travel, printing 100–200 pages, and scanback.

Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Texas

Texas was the first state to authorize RON (2018). Online notarial acts are governed by §406.101–§406.112 and are subject to the same §406.024 fee schedule — typically $10 per act. RON platforms (Notarize, Proof, BlueNotary, OneNotary) charge a separate technology fee. Most consumer RON sessions total $25–$45 all-in.

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State capital — loan signing & legal docs, travel $65–$165
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum notary fee allowed in Texas?▾
Texas Government Code §406.024 caps notarial fees at $10 per signature for the most common acts (acknowledgments, oaths, affirmations, sealed certificates). Additional signatures on the same document are $1 each. The cap was raised from $6 to $10 by HB 255, effective September 1, 2023.
Did Texas notary fees recently change?▾
Yes. Texas HB 255 (passed 2023, effective September 1, 2023) raised the cap from $6 to $10 for most notarial acts. The same law also ties fees to inflation — the Texas Secretary of State can adjust the cap every five years using the CPI-U.
What is Texas's Remote Online Notarization (RON) fee?▾
Texas authorized RON in 2018 and expanded it under SB 1780 (effective January 2024). RON notarial acts are covered by the same §406.024 schedule (typically $10 per act), but RON platforms charge a separate technology fee. Most consumer RON sessions total $25–$45 all-in.
Does the $10 cap apply to mobile notaries in Texas?▾
Yes — the $10 per-signature cap applies regardless of where the notarization happens. However, Texas notaries can charge a separate travel fee, which is not capped by statute. Travel fees must be disclosed and agreed in advance. A typical mobile visit in Houston, Dallas, or Austin runs $75–$175 total.
How much does a mobile notary actually cost in Texas?▾
In Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio metros, expect $75–$175 total ($10 per signature + $65–$165 travel). Fort Worth, El Paso, and Arlington run similar. Smaller Texas metros (Lubbock, Corpus Christi, Waco) typically $50–$125. Weekend and evening visits are +$25–$75.
What is the Texas fee for a loan signing?▾
Each notarial act in the loan package caps at $10. A typical Texas loan signing has 6–12 acknowledgments/jurats, so the statutory notarization fees total $60–$120. The signing agent's full fee (travel, printing 100–200 pages, scanback) typically totals $125–$200. Title companies usually set the price.
Where can I get free notarization in Texas?▾
Most Texas banks (Chase, BofA, Wells Fargo, Frost, Prosperity) and credit unions notarize free for account holders. AAA Texas branches notarize free for members. Many Texas public libraries offer free notary service (especially Houston Public Library and Dallas Public Library). Large Texas employers usually have a notary in HR or legal.
What happens if a Texas notary charges more than $10?▾
Overcharging is a violation of §406.024 and subjects the notary to possible criminal prosecution and suspension or revocation of the notary's commission. Complaints are filed with the Texas Secretary of State's Notary Public Unit.

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