Page 03 — Fees
Fee Schedule
California notarial fees are set by state law (Government Code §8211). Mobile, travel, printing, and convenience fees are separate service charges and are always disclosed before your appointment. No surprises.
Notarial Acts — State Maximum
| Acknowledgment | $15 / signature |
| Jurat | $15 / signature |
| Oath or Affirmation | $15 / person |
| Certified Copy of POA | $15 / copy |
| Deposition | $30 + $7 charges |
| Voting / Veteran documents | $0 by law |
Set by California Government Code §8211. No notary may charge more.
Mobile Travel Fees by Zone
| Zone | Coverage Area | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | City of Alameda | $35 |
| Zone 2 | Oakland / Berkeley / Emeryville / Piedmont | $45 |
| Zone 3 | San Leandro / Hayward / Richmond / Castro Valley | $60 |
| Zone 4 | Fremont / Walnut Creek / Union City / San Ramon | $75 |
| Zone 5 | San Francisco | $95+ |
| Zone 6 | Sacramento / South Bay / Special Delivery | Quote |
Disclosed before every appointment. Billed separately from notarial fees.
Convenience & Specialty Fees
| Same-day (under 2 hrs notice) | +$35 |
| Evening (6pm–9pm) | +$25 |
| Late night (9pm–midnight) | +$50 |
| Weekend appointment | +$25 |
| Holiday appointment | +$75 |
| Hospital / care facility visit | From $125 |
| Jail / detention facility | From $200 |
| Waiting fee (after 15 min) | $25 / 15 min |
| Cancellation (under 1 hr notice) | $25 |
| No-show | Full travel fee |
Loan Signing Agent Fees
| Signing service assignment | $100–$125 |
| Refinance / seller package | $125–$150 |
| Purchase package | $150–$175 |
| Reverse mortgage / complex | $175–$250+ |
| Direct escrow / title client | $150–$200 |
| Scanbacks | +$25–$50 |
| Large print package (150+ pages) | +$25 |
| Extra trip / re-sign (borrower error) | $50–$100+ |
| Extra trip / re-sign (lender/title error) | Billed to requesting party |
Includes Zone 1–2 travel. Extended zones billed separately.
Apostille Document Services
| Standard apostille handling | $125 + $20 state fee |
| Expedited handling | $200 + $20 state fee |
| Rush / same-day | $350+ + $20 state fee |
| Additional document, same order | $75 each |
| Shipping / courier | Pass-through + $15 |
California SOS apostille fee is $20/document, paid separately to the state.
Document Handling
| Printing (per page) | $0.25 |
| Scan & email | $10 flat |
| FedEx / UPS drop-off | $15 + carrier cost |
Payment Accepted
CashZelleVenmoCash AppCredit / Debit Card
Payment due at time of service. Signing service and direct escrow accounts invoiced within 24 hours of completion.