New Jersey Notary Fee Limits
What NJ Notaries Can Charge
New Jersey law sets specific maximum fees that a Notarial Officer may collect for notarial services. Charging more than the allowed amounts can expose a notary to discipline and compliance risk.
This page summarizes the fee limits listed in the New Jersey Notary Public Manual.
NJ Notary Fee Schedule
The New Jersey Notary Public Manual lists three fee categories:
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Standard notarial acts: $2.50 per act
For administering oaths, taking affidavits, taking proofs of a deed, and taking acknowledgments, the fee is $2.50 per act.
Real estate transfer: $15 per transaction for grantorsFor administering oaths, taking affidavits, taking proofs of a deed, and taking acknowledgments of the grantors in the transfer of real estate, the fee is $15.00, regardless of the number of such services performed in a single transaction to transfer real estate.
Real estate financing: $25 per transaction for mortgagors
For administering oaths, taking affidavits, and taking acknowledgments of the mortgagors in the financing of real estate, the fee is $25.00, regardless of the number of such services performed in a single transaction to finance real estate.
Why the transaction language matters
The Manual specifically distinguishes between:
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Per act fees for standard notarizations: $2.50 per act.
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Per transaction fees for certain real estate matters: $15 or $25 regardless of the number of services in the transaction
If you perform real estate-related notarizations, applying the wrong structure can create compliance exposure.
NJNA education covers common fee scenarios and how to avoid overcharging mistakes.
Travel and convenience fees
The Manual section quoted above addresses fees for services rendered as listed.
If you charge any separate travel or convenience fee, keep it clearly separated from the notarial act fee, agreed to in advance, and never represented as part of the statutory notarial fee.
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NJNA provides guidance on compliant fee transparency and advertising language.
Fee documentation and your journal
New Jersey notaries are expected to keep complete, defensible records. If you charge a fee, document it consistently as part of your recordkeeping practice.
NJNA training includes practical examples for fee documentation.
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Education and Compliance
Fee compliance issues often come from misunderstanding “per act” versus “per transaction” rules. NJNA provides New Jersey-specific education built around real-world scenarios, including fee compliance and advertising-safe language.
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New Jersey Notary Fees
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can a NJ notary charge?
The Manual lists $2.50 per act for standard notarial acts, plus $15 (real estate transfer for grantors) and $25 (real estate financing for mortgagors) under the conditions described.
Are the real estate fees per signature?
The Manual states the $15 and $25 fees apply regardless of the number of such services performed in a single transaction, for the specific real estate categories described.
Can I charge travel fees?
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If you charge a separate travel or convenience fee, keep it separate from the statutory notarial fee and do not present it as part of the notarial act fee.
