Maryland · Notary fees
What does a notary cost in Maryland? Statutory per-signature fees, mobile travel charges, and online notary pricing — broken down so you know what to budget.
$5–$15
In-office
$50–$150
Mobile
$25 flat
Online (RON)
$125–$200
Loan signing
Maryland caps the per-signature notarial fee a commissioned notary can charge, the same way every other state does. Mobile travel charges, after-hours premiums, and rush surcharges are negotiated separately and are not capped. For most Maryland signers, total cost runs $40–$150 depending on whether you walk into an office, book a mobile visit, or use remote online notarization. RON is the same $25 flat rate in Maryland as anywhere else.
In-office walk-in: $5–$15 per signature, capped by Maryland statute. Mobile notary (in-metro): $50–$100 travel + per-signature. Mobile notary (suburban/rural): $75–$150 travel + per-signature. Loan signing package: $125–$200 flat. Apostille (Maryland Secretary of State + service): $75–$200 per document. Remote online notarization: $25 flat per notarial act, 24/7. NotarySeal publishes each Maryland notary's quoted price before you book — no surprise charges at the table.
Maryland sets a per-signature statutory cap by statute. Most signers pay between $5 and $15 per notarial act at the standard in-office rate, with mobile and after-hours premiums layered on top.
Mobile notary visits in Maryland typically run $50–$150 total — the per-signature fee plus a negotiated travel charge. Major metros cluster around $50–$75; suburban and rural visits run higher.
Yes — RON is $25 flat per notarial act in Maryland, often less than mobile and competitive with in-office once you count travel time. RON is available 24/7 with no after-hours premium.
If the notarization is tied to a business expense, rental property, or investment activity, the fee is generally deductible. Personal-use notarizations are not. Consult your tax advisor.
Many Maryland banks notarize for account holders at no charge, but commonly refuse to notarize for non-customers, certain document types (POAs, wills), or anything requiring witnesses. Mobile and online notaries fill those gaps.