Can a notary charge more than $10 per notarization in Indiana?

For the notarial act itself, no — Indiana caps it at $10 per notarization. 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 Indiana?

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 Indiana?

A current, government-issued photo ID is the standard requirement; the exact list of acceptable IDs is set by Indiana. Check Indiana Secretary of State — INBiz Notary Public Guide (Revised May 20, 2024) before your appointment for the authoritative list.

Notary cost · Indiana

How much does a notary cost in Indiana?

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 Indiana, all your options compared fairly — including the one where your bank does it for free.

$10

per notarization — that's the notarial stamp, capped by Indiana. Getting a notary to you (the trip) is a separate, market-set charge. An Indiana notary may charge a maximum of $10 per notarial act (acknowledgments, oaths/affirmations, verifications, signature witnessing, copy certifications); fees for other acts are negotiable, and a remote (online) notary may charge up to $25 per remote notarial act.

The two prices, separated

1 · The notarial fee

$10 per notarization

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

capped

Travel is billed separately from the notarial fee and is capped: per IC 33-42-14-1 the travel fee may not exceed the federal travel fees established by the U.S. General Services Administration; the SoS Notary Guide states a notary may charge no more than the current federal mileage rate (IRS standard mileage rate) for travel. Notaries must inform clients in advance of any service fees charged above the $10 per-notarization fee. 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 $10 per notarization + the store's own convenience fee	You're already out, no account at a bank, need it now. You travel to them.
Mobile notary	$10 per notarization 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.

Indiana specifics

Fee schedule: An Indiana notary may charge a maximum of $10 per notarial act (acknowledgments, oaths/affirmations, verifications, signature witnessing, copy certifications); fees for other acts are negotiable, and a remote (online) notary may charge up to $25 per remote notarial act.

Travel fees: Travel is billed separately from the notarial fee and is capped: per IC 33-42-14-1 the travel fee may not exceed the federal travel fees established by the U.S. General Services Administration; the SoS Notary Guide states a notary may charge no more than the current federal mileage rate (IRS standard mileage rate) for travel. Notaries must inform clients in advance of any service fees charged above the $10 per-notarization fee.

Statute (IC 33-42-14-1) phrases the cap as '$10 per signature' for each listed act, while the official SoS Notary Guide restates it as '$10 per individual notarization' — both mean a $10 maximum per notarial act.

Fees for notarial acts not enumerated in IC 33-42-14-1 are negotiable (no statutory cap).

Fee-disclosure rule: if a fee is charged, the notary must display in advance a list of the fees they will charge, and must inform clients ahead of any service fees above the $10 per-notarization fee.

Public officials may not charge for notarial acts performed in connection with official business of their governmental unit.

RON adds a $25-per-act cap plus a reasonable fee for copies of electronic journal entries and audiovisual recordings; remote notaries must keep an electronic journal that lists every fee charged per remote act.

As of July 1, 2024 the word 'seal' is no longer required in the notary's seal/stamp.

Indiana requires a $25,000 surety bond (among the highest in the nation), which affects who offers mobile/RON service though it is not a per-act charge to signers.

Remote online notarization: RON · Live in-state — Remote online notarization is authorized and operational in Indiana. Notaries apply through the Indiana Secretary of State / INBiz for separate remote-notary authorization ($100 fee), must complete a remote-notary course and exam, and must use a state-approved remote technology vendor. RON fee is capped at $25 per remote notarial act (plus a reasonable fee for copies of electronic journal entries and audiovisual recordings). The remote notary must always be physically located in Indiana when performing a remote act; the signer (principal) may appear from another state, subject to IC 33-42-17-6.

Official source: Indiana Secretary of State — INBiz Notary Public Guide (Revised May 20, 2024) →

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 $10 per notarization 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 Indiana Secretary of State — INBiz Notary Public Guide (Revised May 20, 2024) (Ind. Code § 33-42-14-1 (traditional notary fees); Ind. Code § 33-42-17-9 (remote notary fees)), verified 2026-07-14. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with the official authority.