Notary Fees in Ohio — What You Will Actually Pay

Notary pricing has two parts: the statutory notarial-act fee, which Ohio law caps, and the mobile travel fee, which we quote before we leave. That is the whole picture. There are no hidden line items at the door.

The Statutory Fee

Ohio law permits a notary to charge up to $5 per notarial act. That cap applies whether you walk into a storefront or we drive to your kitchen table. For most general signings — POA, affidavit, deed, consent letter — the fee is small and depends on how many notarial acts the document actually requires.

For loan signings, the customary structure is a single signing-agent fee rather than a per-act count, because dozens of pages need notarization.

The Travel Fee

The second part is the mobile travel fee. It reflects the time and distance involved in coming to your home, hospital, office, or facility. The quote depends on:

— The destination relative to our base in Waynesville — The time of day (after-hours adds to the quote) — How urgent the appointment is — Whether printing, scanbacks, or extra logistics are involved

We quote the travel fee on the phone before scheduling so you can decide before we leave.

What Changes the Total

A few situations move the number:

— Multiple signers at different addresses — Same-day or overnight urgency — Hospitals or senior communities with parking or check-in delays — Documents that need scanbacks or printing on-site — Loan signings, which have their own customary structure

None of those are surprises. They are part of the upfront quote.

Getting an Accurate Quote

The fastest way to get a real number is a one-minute call. We ask the city or address, the document type, and the timing. You get a quote on the spot. Call (513) 226-9052 — no obligation to book.