How Much Does a Notary Cost in NYC? (2026 Pricing Guide)
If you've searched "notary near me" in Brooklyn or Queens, you've probably noticed prices are all over the place. Here's the straight answer: in New York State, the notarization itself is cheap by law — it's the convenience around it that varies. This guide breaks down exactly what you should expect to pay in NYC in 2026.
The short answer
A notarization in New York State costs $2 per signature — that fee is set by state law and every notary must follow it. What varies is everything else: travel fees for mobile notaries (typically $30–$100+ in NYC), admin fees for appointments, and platform fees for online notarization. At The Coffee Shop Notary, walk-in appointments in Bed-Stuy start at $20, online notarization starts at $25, and mobile visits start at a $50 travel fee — each plus the $2-per-signature state fee.
What New York law says about notary fees
New York caps the statutory notarial fee at $2 for administering an oath or taking an acknowledgment. That means no notary in NYS can charge you more than $2 for the notarial act itself. Anything above that on your bill is for services around the act — travel, scheduling, printing, or technology — which is legal and normal, as long as it's disclosed upfront.
Typical notary prices in NYC (2026)
- Bank or credit union: often free for account holders — but limited hours, and many branches restrict which documents they'll handle.
- Shipping/print store: a few dollars per signature, first-come-first-served, no appointments, no travel.
- Walk-in notary appointment: $10–$40 admin fee in most of Brooklyn. Ours is $20, by appointment in Bed-Stuy.
- Mobile notary (they come to you): $30–$100+ travel fee depending on distance and time of day. Ours starts at $50, available 24/7 across Brooklyn and Queens.
- Remote Online Notarization (RON): $25–$50 for the first document on most platforms. Ours is $25 for the first document, plus $5 for each additional signing in the same session.
What affects the price?
Three things move the number: distance (a 2am trip to Far Rockaway costs more than a walk down Fulton Street), timing (same-day, overnight, and holiday appointments carry a premium at most services), and signatures (each signature notarized adds $2 by law — a document with four signers costs $8 in state fees).
Watch out for these red flags
Be cautious with any notary who won't quote a total price upfront, charges more than $2 for the notarial act itself, or offers legal advice with your notarization — New York notaries who aren't attorneys are prohibited from giving legal advice.
Need a notary in Brooklyn or Queens — or online? The Coffee Shop Notary is available 24/7. Walk-ins from $20, online from $25, mobile visits from $50.
Book Your AppointmentFrequently asked questions
Is $2 really the maximum notary fee in New York?
Yes — for the notarial act itself. Travel, admin, and platform fees are separate and legal when disclosed.
Do banks notarize for free in NYC?
Many do for their own customers, but hours are limited and some document types are refused. For anything urgent, after-hours, or complex, a dedicated notary is usually faster.
How much is a mobile notary in Brooklyn?
Expect a travel fee of roughly $30–$100+ depending on distance and time, plus $2 per signature. The Coffee Shop Notary's mobile visits start at $50.