Fees

TEXAS STANDARD FEES

The following fees apply to traditional (in-person) notarizations:

• Acknowledgment (first signature): $10.00

• Each additional signature: $1.00

• Jurat: $10.00

• Verification: $10.00

• Oath or Affirmation: $10.00

• Deposition (swearing in witness): $10.00

• Deposition transcription: $1.00 per 100 words

• Protests: $4.00

• Each additional protest notice: $1.00

• Certified Copy (non-recordable document): $10.00 per certificate

• Certified Copy of Notarial Record: $1.00 per page

  • Additional certification: $10.00

All other notarial acts not specified: $10.00

All notarial acts performed by Mobile Financial & Estate Notaries comply with:

Texas Government Code § 406.024 (Standard Notary Fees)

Texas Government Code § 406.111 (Online Notarization Fees)

Applicable provisions of the Texas Administrative Code

Statutory notary fees are set by the State of Texas and are non-negotiable. Any additional charges (including travel, convenience, or service-related fees) are separate and permitted by law.

REMOTE ONLINE NOTARIZATIONS (RON) FEES

• Online Notarization (Base Fee): $25.00

A Remote Online Notarization (RON) is conducted via secure audio-visual technology in compliance with Texas law. Documents are electronically signed and notarized with the same legal effect as in-person notarizations.

RON services require:

• Identity verification (credential analysis and/or KBA)

• Audio-video recording retention

• Secure digital platform usage

Failure to complete identity verification or technical requirements may result in service refusal.

MOBILE & OTHER TRAVEL FEES

All mobile services (excluding RON) include a separate travel fee, which is not regulated by Texas statute.

Standard Travel Fees

• Standard Mobile Service (Daytime): $45.00

• Evening Service: $70.00

• Late Night Service: $100.00

• Overnight/Early Morning Service: $150.00

Additional Travel Charges

• Mileage beyond service radius: $2.00 per mile (one-way)

• Toll charges: Actual cost charged

Travel fees compensate for time, fuel, and convenience of on-site service.

LOAN SIGNING & REAL ESTATE FEES

Loan signing and real estate closing services are non-statutory and are priced separately.

Fees are custom quoted based on:

• Number of signers and witnesses

• Travel distance

• Document size and complexity

• Printing and scan-back requirements

• Time sensitivity and scheduling

• Shipping and delivery requirements

Clients must request a quote prior to scheduling.

DOCUMENT & ADMIN FEES

• Printing (up to 100 pages, 2 copies): $25.00

• Additional pages: $0.10 per page

• Scan-back services (1–20 pages): $20.00

• Scan-back services (20–50 pages): $35.00

• Document delivery (UPS/FedEx): $35.00

• Non-notarized form completion: $10.00

These fees apply regardless of whether the transaction is completed once services begin.

OTHER TRANSACTION FEES

• Representative Signer (per package): $25.00
  (e.g., Power of Attorney, corporate signers)

• Document Re-Signing (under 10 pages): $65.00

• Document Re-Signing (over 10 pages): Equal to original fee

Re-signing fees apply for all required follow up sessions.

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

MFEN MAY REFUSE SERVICE

PAYMENTS

CANCELLATION & NO SHOW

LIMITED LIABILITY/ACKNOWLEGEMENT

CONFERENCE ROOM FEES

• Law require certain transactions (e.g., Texas home equity loans) must be conducted at an approved location (attorney, lender, or title office).

  • Conference Room Rental: Varies

  This fee applies once scheduled, regardless of transaction completion.

• Clients are responsible for:

  • Providing valid government-issued identification

  • Ensuring all documents are complete and ready

  • Being present and on time

  • Providing required witnesses (if applicable)

  Failure to meet these requirements may result in service refusal and applicable charges.

• The following charges apply and are enforceable:

  • Cancellation with less than 2 hours’ notice: Full Fee

  • Client No-Show: Full Fee

  • Identification Issues: Full Fee

  • Late Arrival preventing completion: Full Fee

  • Client refusal or inability to sign: Full Fee

  “Full Fee” includes:

  • Service fees

  • Travel charges

  • Any incurred administrative costs

• Payment is due at or before the time of service

• Accepted forms may include cash, card, or electronic payment

• Unpaid balances may result in refusal of future services

To the fullest extent permitted by Texas law:

• The notary is not responsible for document content, legality, or outcome

• Liability is limited to the amount paid for services

• No liability is assumed for delays caused by third parties

By scheduling or receiving services, the client acknowledges:

• Understanding of all fees and policies

• Agreement to payment terms

• Acceptance of all service conditions
  

FIELD INSPECTOR

• Property Inspections: Taking photos of homes for mortgage lenders to check if they are occupied, vacant, or damaged. $20.00-$50.00

• Business Verification: Visiting businesses to verify they are legitimate for insurance or financial purposes. $20.00-$50.00

• Vehicle/Collateral Inspection: Inspecting vehicles for insurance companies. $20.00-$50.00

• Site Inspections: Checking on construction sites for progress $20.00-$50.00

• Special Assignments: Visiting businesses to verify they are legitimate for insurance or financial purposes. $100.00-$150.00

• Mobile Financial & Estate Notaries reserves the right to refuse service if:

  • Identity cannot be verified

  • Signer appears under duress or lacks capacity

  • Fraud or illegal activity is suspected

  • Safety concerns exist

  • Legal requirements are not satisfied