--- title: "California Notary Laws, Fees & ID Requirements | 1MobileNotary" url: https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws/california description: "What to know before hiring a notary in California: fee cap of $15 per signature, ID requirements, no RON, and consumer protection tips." lang: en --- ← All States (https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws) # California Notary Laws & Fees Everything you need to know before hiring a notary in California — from fee caps and ID requirements to remote notarization availability. Book a Notary in California: https://1mobilenotary.com/book Call (888) 750-8914: +18887508914 $15 per signature Max Notary Fee No RON Available Yes Journal Required CA State Code ## Notary Fees in California | Service | Maximum Fee | | --- | --- | | Acknowledgment | $15 per signature | | Jurat (Sworn Statement) | $15 per signature | | Travel Fee (Mobile Notary) | Travel fees are separate from notary fees and are negotiable. They must be agreed upon in advance. | Note: The notary fee is set by state law. Mobile notary travel fees are separate and negotiable. Always ask about total cost upfront. ## ID Requirements in California To get a document notarized in California, you must present one of the following forms of valid, unexpired identification: - California driver's license or ID - U.S. passport or passport card - Foreign passport stamped by USCIS - Military ID issued by U.S. DoD - Inmate ID issued by CDCR ## Remote Online Notarization (RON) in California RON is Not Currently Available California does NOT currently allow Remote Online Notarization. All notarizations must be performed in person with the signer physically present. ## Tips for Consumers in California ### What to Do - • California has strict ID requirements — bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID - • You will need to provide a thumbprint in the notary's journal for real estate and power of attorney documents - • Mobile notary travel fees are separate from the $15-per-signature notary fee - • California does NOT allow online/remote notarization — you must appear in person - • The notary cannot notarize a document written in a language they don't understand ### What Notaries Cannot Do - • Provide legal advice or draft documents - • Notarize a document if the signer is not physically present - • Notarize vital records - • Act as an immigration consultant - • Charge more than $15 per signature for notary fees ## Documents Commonly Notarized in California Grant deeds Trust certifications Powers of attorney Loan documents Affidavits Advance healthcare directives ## Special Rules in California - Thumbprints required in journal for deeds and powers of attorney - Notaries must use specific California notarial certificate wording - California prohibits RON — all notarizations must be in person ## Frequently Asked Questions — California ### How much does a notary cost in California? California law caps notary fees at $15 per signature. Mobile notaries charge an additional travel fee that varies by distance and is negotiable. ### Can I get a document notarized online in California? No. California currently prohibits Remote Online Notarization. You must appear in person before a commissioned California notary. ### Do I need to give a thumbprint for notarization in California? Yes, for certain documents. 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