Quick answer. Notary fees in West Virginia: Up to $10 per signature or notarial act. No separate remote fee is stated in the fee section we read.
Fees for notarial acts in West Virginia
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Notarizing each signature, including recording it in the journal of notarial acts | $10 |
| Certifying a facsimile of a document and keeping it on file, per 8.5 x 11 page | $10 |
| Any other notarial act | $10 |
Online and remote notarization
W. Va. Code 39-4-30 sets the $10 maximums above and states no separate amount for remote acts, so confirm with the Secretary of State before relying on an online fee.
Need this notarized? Online notarization for signers in West Virginia.
Travel and other charges
The fee section we read does not address travel, so ask the notary what they charge and get the total before you book.
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
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, "West Virginia notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/west-virginia. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in West Virginia?
Up to $10 per signature or notarial act. Online notarization: No separate remote fee is stated in the fee section we read.
Can a West Virginia notary charge for travel?
The fee section we read does not address travel, so ask the notary what they charge and get the total before you book.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: W. Va. Code 39-4-30.
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