Key Takeaways
- Maximum fee for in-person notarization is $15 per document
- Maximum fee for electronic or remote notarization is $25 per document
- Notaries may charge for additional services (travel, photocopying, etc.)
- Fee must include signature, certificate, and stamp application
- Notaries must provide documentation of fees charged
Last updated: January 2026
Notary Fees in Colorado
Colorado law establishes maximum fees that notaries may charge for notarial acts. Understanding these limits protects both notaries and the public.
Maximum Notary Fees
Standard (Per Document)
| Type of Notarization | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|
| Traditional in-person | $15 per document |
| Electronic notarization | $25 per document |
| Remote online notarization | $25 per document |
These fees were updated by SB23-153, which increased the statutory maximum from the previous limits.
What the Fee Includes
The maximum fee covers:
| Included in Fee | Description |
|---|---|
| Applying signature | Notary's official signature |
| Notarial certificate | Completing the certificate |
| Official stamp | Affixing the notary stamp |
Additional Services (Beyond Notarization)
Notaries may charge separately for services that are not part of the notarization itself:
| Service | Charging Allowed? |
|---|---|
| Photocopying | Yes |
| Travel/mileage | Yes |
| Printing | Yes |
| Administrative services | Yes |
| Document preparation | Yes (if qualified) |
Important Limitation
Document preparation fees must be for services the notary is qualified to provide. Notaries should NOT charge for legal document preparation unless they are also licensed attorneys.
Fee Documentation Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Provide documentation | Must document fees charged |
| Itemize services | Separate notarization from other fees |
| Transparency | Customer should understand charges |
Application and Renewal Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| New notary application | $10 (online) |
| Notary renewal | $10 (online) |
| Remote notary application | $10 (online) |
| Remote notary provider application | $250 |
No Minimum Fee
| Aspect | Specification |
|---|---|
| Minimum fee | None - notaries may notarize for free |
| Pro bono | Notaries may waive fees |
| Employer restriction | Employers may prohibit charging fees |
Common Fee Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I charge less than $15? | Yes, the law sets maximum, not minimum |
| Can I notarize for free? | Yes, no minimum fee required |
| Can I charge for travel time? | Yes, as an additional service |
| Must I charge everyone the same? | No, but be consistent and fair |
On the Exam
- Traditional max fee: $15 per document
- Electronic/remote max fee: $25 per document
- Fee includes: Signature, certificate, stamp
- Additional services: May charge separately
- Minimum: No minimum fee required
Test Your Knowledge
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