Quick answer. Notary fees in Michigan: Up to $10 for each notarial act. Up to $10 for an electronic or remote notarial act, the same cap as a paper act.
Fees for notarial acts in Michigan
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Each notarial act (up to) | $10 |
| Electronic or remote notarial act (up to) | $10 |
Online and remote notarization
MCL 55.285(7) caps the fee for any notarial act at $10, and the Department of State's Electronic and Remote Notarial Acts guide says the fee remains up to $10 per notarial act regardless of the method: traditional pen and paper, electronic or remote.
Need this notarized? Online notarization for signers in Michigan.
Travel and other charges
The page says additional fees for travel may be negotiated between the notary and the client before the travel begins, and that the total of all fees, including multiple notarizations and travel, should be disclosed and agreed to before any notarization. It sets no maximum travel fee.
Compare with New Jersey
New Jersey sets $2.50 per act under N.J. Admin. Code 17:50-1.18. See how much a notary costs in New Jersey, or learn about remote online notarization. Whether a document notarized online is accepted depends on the receiving party and the law that applies.
Sources
- Michigan Secretary of State: Notary services
- Michigan Department of State: Electronic and Remote Notarial Acts (MiLONA general information guide)
This page is general information from the official sources below, not legal advice. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the state agency before you rely on a figure. Last reviewed November 2026.
Cite this page: MCC Solutions, "Michigan notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/michigan. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Michigan?
Up to $10 for each notarial act. Online notarization: Up to $10 for an electronic or remote notarial act, the same cap as a paper act.
Can a Michigan notary charge for travel?
The page says additional fees for travel may be negotiated between the notary and the client before the travel begins, and that the total of all fees, including multiple notarizations and travel, should be disclosed and agreed to before any notarization. It sets no maximum travel fee.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Michigan Secretary of State: Notary services; Michigan Department of State: Electronic and Remote Notarial Acts (MiLONA general information guide).
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