How Much Does a Notary Cost in Utah? Complete Pricing Guide

Utah law caps in-person notary fees at $10 per notarial act and remote online notarization at $25. Here is your complete cost breakdown for 2026.

Utah Notary Fee Structure

Utah regulates notary fees to protect consumers from overcharging. Every notary in the state must follow the same fee schedule.

The Utah Code sets a clear ceiling on what notaries can charge. For standard in-person notarizations, the maximum fee is $10 per notarial act. This applies equally to acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, affirmations, and copy certifications. The fee is charged per act, not per signature or per document. If a single document requires one acknowledgment, that is one act and one fee. If a signer brings three separate documents each requiring a jurat, that counts as three acts and three fees.

Remote online notarization carries a higher cap at $25 per act. The increased ceiling accounts for the technology platform costs, identity verification, and recording requirements that RON notaries must maintain. Even at $25, Utah remains one of the more affordable states for RON services compared to states like Virginia or Texas where platform fees can push costs higher.

It is important to understand that these are maximums, not fixed prices. A notary is free to charge less than the statutory cap. Some notaries charge $5 per act for simple documents, while others charge the full $10. Shopping around can save you money, especially when you have multiple documents to notarize. At NotaryLTD, we publish our fee schedule upfront so there are no surprises.

Mobile Notary Travel Fees

Travel fees are separate from the notarial act fee and are calculated using the IRS standard mileage rate of $0.70 per mile.

When a notary travels to your location, whether that is your home, office, hospital, or a coffee shop, they incur real costs including fuel, vehicle wear, and time. Utah law allows notaries to charge a reasonable travel fee to cover these expenses. Most mobile notaries calculate this fee using the IRS standard mileage rate, which is currently $0.70 per mile for 2026.

The travel fee is typically calculated round-trip from the notary's office to your location. For example, if you are 15 miles from the notary's office, the travel fee would be approximately $21 (30 miles round-trip at $0.70 per mile). Some notaries set a minimum travel fee to cover short trips that still take significant time due to traffic or parking.

Our office at 1090 Center Dr, Suite 23, Park City, UT 84098 is centrally located to minimize travel fees for clients across Summit County and the upper Wasatch area. We always calculate and disclose travel fees before confirming your appointment so you know the total cost upfront.

For clients in Salt Lake City, the travel fee from Park City is higher due to the distance. In those cases, you may want to consider using our remote online notarization service to eliminate travel fees entirely.

RON Pricing Explained

Remote online notarization costs up to $25 per act in Utah and eliminates travel fees completely.

RON has become increasingly popular since Utah authorized it, and for good reason. At $25 per act, it is more expensive than the $10 in-person fee, but when you factor in travel fees, wait times, and convenience, RON often comes out ahead financially. If your mobile notary appointment would have included a $25 travel fee plus $10 per act, you are already at $35 for a single notarization. RON at $25 with no travel fee is the better deal.

The RON fee covers the technology platform that enables secure video conferencing, digital identity verification, tamper-evident seals, and audio-video recording of the session. These recordings are maintained as a permanent record, adding a layer of protection that in-person notarizations lack.

NotaryLTD uses a state-approved RON platform that meets all Utah requirements for identity proofing and session recording. Our RON sessions typically take 15 to 20 minutes from start to finish, and you can complete them from anywhere with a stable internet connection and a webcam. Learn more about our RON services and pricing.

Loan Signing Package Pricing

Loan signing agent fees cover the full signing package and are negotiated separately from statutory notary fees.

Loan signings are different from standard notarizations because they involve guiding borrowers through an entire package of mortgage documents. A typical refinance package can include 100 to 150 pages with 5 to 15 individual notarial acts. Rather than charging per act, most loan signing agents charge a flat fee for the entire signing session.

As an NNA Certified Loan Signing Agent with over 30 years of experience, Debbie at NotaryLTD handles every type of loan document including purchase closings, refinances, HELOCs, reverse mortgages, and seller packages. The flat-fee structure means you pay one price regardless of how many notarial acts are required within the loan package.

Loan signing fees are typically paid by the title company, escrow company, or signing service rather than by the borrower directly. This means that in many real estate transactions, the notary signing agent cost is built into the closing costs and you do not pay out of pocket at the signing table. For more details, visit our loan signing services page.

Factors That Affect Total Cost

Your total notary bill depends on the number of acts, travel distance, time of day, and document complexity.

Several variables determine what you will actually pay. The number of notarial acts is the biggest factor. A single power of attorney requires one act and one fee. A real estate closing with multiple documents requiring separate notarizations can involve six or more acts. Each act is billed individually up to the statutory cap.

Time of day and day of the week can also affect pricing. While the per-act fee cannot exceed the legal maximum, some notaries charge premium travel fees for evening, weekend, or holiday appointments. At NotaryLTD, we are available seven days a week from 9 AM to 9 PM at the same rates, with no after-hours surcharges.

Document complexity matters too. A straightforward notarization of a simple affidavit takes less time than reviewing and notarizing a complex trust document with multiple signers. While the per-act fee remains the same, some notaries charge additional fees for document preparation, printing, or copying services that fall outside the scope of the notarial act itself.

Location within Utah also plays a role. Notaries in rural areas may have fewer competitors and higher travel fees. In the Summit County and Wasatch County areas, NotaryLTD provides competitive pricing with reasonable travel fees from our Park City office.

How to Save Money on Notary Services

Group your documents, choose RON when possible, and visit the notary's office to eliminate travel fees.

The simplest way to save money is to bring all your documents to the notary at once. If you have three documents to notarize next week, do not make three separate appointments. Batch them into one visit and you pay three per-act fees with only one trip. This saves you on travel fees if you are using a mobile notary, and saves time for everyone involved.

Visiting the notary's office instead of requesting a mobile visit eliminates travel fees entirely. Our Park City office is open seven days a week. If you are able to come to us at 1090 Center Dr, Suite 23, you only pay the per-act fee with no travel charges.

For signers who are far from Park City or have scheduling constraints, RON is often the most cost-effective option. You pay $25 per act with zero travel fees and zero commute time. The session is completed from your computer or tablet. Check our FAQ page for more information on how to prepare for a RON session.

Finally, always ask for a fee estimate before scheduling your appointment. Any reputable notary will provide a clear quote based on the number of acts, travel distance, and any ancillary services. At NotaryLTD, we provide written estimates so you know exactly what to expect. Call us at 435-565-1333 or book online to get your quote today.

Utah Notary Fee Comparison

Here is a side-by-side breakdown of what you can expect to pay for different notary services in Utah.

How SB 139 May Impact Fees in 2026

Senate Bill 139, effective May 6, 2026, adds journal and ID requirements that may affect notary pricing.

Utah's SB 139 goes into effect on May 6, 2026, and introduces mandatory journal-keeping and updated identification requirements for all notaries. While the bill does not directly change the fee caps, the additional administrative burden of maintaining detailed journals for every notarial act may lead some notaries to charge closer to the maximum allowed fee to offset the extra time and record-keeping costs.

The new journal requirements mean that notaries must document each transaction with specific details about the signer, the document, and the identification presented. This adds several minutes to each appointment and requires notaries to invest in compliant journal systems. For consumers, this means higher quality record-keeping and better fraud protection, even if fees inch upward.

At NotaryLTD, we have already implemented journal procedures that meet the SB 139 standards ahead of the May 2026 deadline. Our commission, number 742886, is valid through April 30, 2029, and we stay current with all regulatory changes. Visit our FAQ for more details about how SB 139 affects your notarization.