Maximum notary fees in every state, with the official source
Look up your state's maximum fee for acknowledgments, jurats and oaths and its travel-fee rule, each with the statute or commissioning-authority page it comes from. States we could not fully confirm say "Not confirmed" instead of guessing. Then price a signing, keep your journal and log trips, all on your own device.
Maximum fees in 8 large states (from the app's data)
| State | Acknowledgment | Jurat | Travel fee rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $15 | $15 | not addressed | verified |
| Florida | $10 | $10 | not addressed | verified |
| Georgia | $2 | $2 | not addressed | partial |
| New York | $2 | $2 | not addressed | verified |
| North Carolina | $10 | $10 | statutory amount | verified |
| Pennsylvania | $5 | $5 | allowed (customary and reasonable) | verified |
| Texas | $10 | $10 | not addressed | verified |
| Virginia | $10 | $10 | allowed (actual and reasonable expense) | verified |
Source: Sealwren Online state data, checked 2026-10-09; each state links its statute or commissioning-authority source in the app.
Sealwren Online vs the alternatives
Published prices, each checked on the date shown; prices change, so confirm on each site.
| Product | Price | Free | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealwren Online Pro | $7.99/month, $79/year or $119 lifetime | Fee lookup (all states), 10 entries + 10 trips a month | live |
| NotaryGadget | $11.95/month billed monthly; annual price shown only as an image | first 15 signings free | 2026-10-09 |
| The Notary eJournal (Jurat Inc.) | $19/month monthly; $14/month billed annually | 14-day trial | 2026-10-09 |
| NotaryAssist | from $8.99 flat rate (Capterra) | free trial | 2026-10-09 |
Why teams pick Sealwren Online
- Every state's fee has its official source linked; unconfirmed ones are labelled, never guessed.
- Fee and invoice calculator for signings with travel.
- A private e-journal and mileage log that stay on your device.
- Cheaper than the named notary apps, with a one-time option.
How it works
- Pick your state to see its maximum fees, travel rule and sources.
- Price a signing with the calculator and create the invoice.
- Record the act in your journal and log the trip.
FAQ
Can I charge a travel fee?
It depends on the state. Some set a statutory amount, some allow a reasonable fee, many do not address it. Sealwren shows the rule and its source for your state.
Why not NotaryGadget?
NotaryGadget is an established tool at $11.95/month (first 15 signings free, checked 9 Oct 2026). Sealwren Online keeps your journal on your own device, has no per-signing limit on paid plans and costs $7.99/month, $79/year or $119 once.
Is this legal advice?
No. Fees and rules change; always confirm with your state's commissioning authority, which is linked for every state.
Is there a one-time option?
Yes: Pro lifetime is $119 once, and the Sealwren printable journal spreadsheet is $12.