Key Takeaways
- Maximum $5 for acknowledgments and certificates
- Maximum $2 for administering oaths or affirmations
- Maximum $2 for taking affidavits with seal
- Mileage rate of 36.5 cents per mile for travel
- State employees cannot charge fees if employer paid commission/bond
Last updated: January 2026
Maximum Allowable Notary Fees in Nebraska
Fee Schedule (Nebraska Statute §33-133)
Nebraska law strictly limits the fees notaries may charge. Exceeding these fees is a violation of state law.
Official Fee Schedule
| Service | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|
| Taking acknowledgment of deed or instrument | $5.00 |
| Each certificate and seal | $5.00 |
| Taking affidavits and seal | $2.00 |
| Administering oath or affirmation | $2.00 |
| Each protest | $1.00 |
| Recording the same (protest) | $2.00 |
| Each notice of protest | $2.00 |
| Mileage (travel) | 36.5 cents per mile |
Important Fee Rules
Travel Fees (Mobile Notary)
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Mileage rate | 36.5 cents per mile |
| When applicable | Travel to client's location |
| Combined with notary fee | Yes, can add to acknowledgment fee |
| Example | $5.00 acknowledgment + 50 miles × $0.365 = $23.25 total |
State Employee Restriction
| Situation | Fees Allowed? |
|---|---|
| State employee - employer paid commission/bond | NO fees allowed |
| State employee - paid own commission/bond | Fees allowed |
| Political subdivision employee - employer paid | NO fees allowed |
Mobile Notary/Signing Agent Warning
The Nebraska Secretary of State has issued warnings about advertisements promoting "signing agent" or "mobile notary" services claiming notaries may charge $125-$175.
The Reality:
- Maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment is $5.00
- Only mileage can be added (36.5 cents per mile)
- Charging more than the statutory maximum is illegal
- "Convenience fees" beyond mileage are not authorized
What Notaries May NOT Charge
| Not Allowed | Reason |
|---|---|
| Higher than maximum fees | Statutory violation |
| Convenience fees | Not authorized |
| Administrative fees | Not authorized |
| Processing fees | Not authorized |
| After-hours premiums | Not authorized (only mileage) |
Common Fee Examples
| Scenario | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| One acknowledgment | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Two acknowledgments | $5.00 × 2 | $10.00 |
| Oath only | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Jurat (oath + certificate) | $2.00 + $5.00 | $7.00 |
| Acknowledgment + 20 mile travel | $5.00 + (20 × $0.365) | $12.30 |
On the Exam
- Maximum fee for acknowledgment is $5.00
- Maximum fee for oath/affirmation is $2.00
- Mileage is the only additional fee allowed (36.5 cents/mile)
- State employees cannot charge if employer paid commission/bond
- "Signing agent" fees of $125-$175 are not authorized by Nebraska law
Test Your Knowledge
What is the maximum fee a Nebraska notary can charge for taking an acknowledgment?
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A Nebraska notary travels 30 miles to notarize a document. What is the maximum additional travel fee they can charge?
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Test Your Knowledge
A state government employee whose employer paid their notary commission and bond fees performs a notarization. What may they charge?
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