Can a notary charge more than $5 per notarial act (tangible record) in Delaware?

For the notarial act itself, no — Delaware caps it at $5 per notarial act (tangible record). A mobile notary may add a separate travel/convenience fee, which is not the notarial fee and must be disclosed and agreed to in advance. Always ask for it itemized.

Will my bank notarize for free in Delaware?

Often, yes — many banks and credit unions notarize documents free for their account holders during branch hours. Call ahead: not every branch has a notary on duty, and some won't handle every document type.

What ID do I need to get something notarized in Delaware?

A current, government-issued photo ID is the standard requirement; the exact list of acceptable IDs is set by Delaware. Check Delaware Department of State — Notary Public Office (notary.delaware.gov) & Delaware Code Online (delcode.delaware.gov) before your appointment for the authoritative list.

Notary cost · Delaware

How much does a notary cost in Delaware?

Most "notary cost" pages are run by an online-notarization platform or a notary supplier — each answering with its own product. This one isn't. Here's what it actually costs in Delaware, all your options compared fairly — including the one where your bank does it for free.

per notarial act (tangible record) — that's the notarial stamp, capped by Delaware. Getting a notary to you (the trip) is a separate, market-set charge. Delaware caps a notary's fee at $5.00 per notarial act performed on a tangible (paper) record and $25 per notarial act performed on an electronic record (the RON cap), and a notary may waive any fee.

The two prices, separated

1 · The notarial fee

$5 per notarial act (tangible record)

State-capped. This is the official act — verifying you, witnessing the signature, applying the stamp. It's the same amount whether you drive to the notary or they drive to you.

2 · The travel / convenience fee

Not capped by Delaware

No statute caps or requires disclosure of a separate travel/mobile fee. Del. Code tit. 29 s4311 addresses only the per-act fee. Delaware's official notary FAQ recommends that mobile notaries charge no more than the IRS annual standard business mileage rate, but this is state guidance, not a statutory cap or a mandatory disclosure rule. It only applies when a notary comes to you — a bank or walk-in counter doesn't charge it.

Your options, compared honestly

Option	What you pay	When it's the right call
Bank / credit union	Often free for account holders	Simple documents, during branch hours, when you can get there. Call first — not every branch has a notary.
Walk-in (UPS-type)	Up to $5 per notarial act (tangible record) + the store's own convenience fee	You're already out, no account at a bank, need it now. You travel to them.
Mobile notary	$5 per notarial act (tangible record) act fee + a travel fee (a base rate plus mileage, set by the notary)	Hospital, homebound, after-hours, real-estate or multi-signer signings — when the trip is worth paying for. Ask for the travel fee itemized upfront.
Online / RON RON · Live in-state	$25 per session	You can notarize by video without leaving home. Confirm the receiving party accepts a remote notarization.

Delaware specifics

Fee schedule: Delaware caps a notary's fee at $5.00 per notarial act performed on a tangible (paper) record and $25 per notarial act performed on an electronic record (the RON cap), and a notary may waive any fee.

Travel fees: No statute caps or requires disclosure of a separate travel/mobile fee. Del. Code tit. 29 s4311 addresses only the per-act fee. Delaware's official notary FAQ recommends that mobile notaries charge no more than the IRS annual standard business mileage rate, but this is state guidance, not a statutory cap or a mandatory disclosure rule.

Two-tier cap by record medium, not by act type: $5.00 max per act on a tangible/paper record; $25 max per act on an electronic record (RON). A notary may waive any fee.

The state notary FAQ imprecisely cites s4312 for the $5 maximum; the actual fee-schedule section is s4311. Section 4312 is a separate provision imposing special fee limits (and penalties) for services to members of the armed forces and veterans.

Limited Governmental Notaries and Service Organization Notaries may NOT charge any fee for a notarial act.

No statutory itemized-receipt or fee-posting requirement.

RON sessions require a state-registered, approved technology platform; audio-video recording and journal each retained 10 years.

Delaware notaries must be physically located in Delaware to perform an act (except RON, which reaches remotely located signers).

Remote online notarization: RON · Live in-state — RON is authorized AND operational statewide since Aug 1, 2023 (SB 262, enacting Del. Code tit. 29 s4320). Any active Delaware notary may perform RON after registering technology via their online Notary Profile with the DE Dept of State; audio-video recording and journal retained 10 years. Interstate: Delaware notaries may serve signers located outside Delaware via RON, and s4324 recognizes notarial acts performed under other states' authority.

Official source: Delaware Department of State — Notary Public Office (notary.delaware.gov) & Delaware Code Online (delcode.delaware.gov) →

Before you pay

Ask to confirm the notary's commission is current (a mobile notary should be happy to show it).
Get the total quoted upfront and itemized — the $5 per notarial act (tangible record) notarial fee separate from any travel/convenience fee.
Ask for a receipt.
For online/remote notarization, confirm the party receiving your document accepts it.

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Figures on this page are sourced to Delaware Department of State — Notary Public Office (notary.delaware.gov) & Delaware Code Online (delcode.delaware.gov) (Del. Code tit. 29, § 4311 (Fees for services)), verified 2026-07-14. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with the official authority.