If you’ve called around for a mobile notary in Chandler and gotten different quotes from different companies, you’re not imagining things — notary pricing in Arizona has a few moving parts, and most of the confusion comes from not knowing which part you’re actually being charged for.
Here’s a plain breakdown of what Arizona law allows notaries to charge, what a mobile notary can charge on top of that, and roughly what you should expect to pay for a typical appointment in Chandler or the East Valley.
Arizona caps the notarial act itself at $10
Under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 38-412), a notary public cannot charge more than $10 for a single notarial act — an acknowledgment, a jurat, an oath or affirmation, or certifying a copy. That cap applies statewide, whether you’re using a bank notary, a UPS Store, or a mobile notary.
A “notarial act” is counted per signature/seal, not per document. If your document needs three separate notarizations (say, a POA with a doctor’s acknowledgment and two other signers), that’s technically three notarial acts, even though it feels like “one appointment.” Ask upfront how many acts your document requires so you’re not surprised by the total.
Why mobile notaries charge more than $10
The $10 cap covers only the notarization itself — it does not cover a notary’s time or gas to drive to your home, office, or a hospital. That’s why mobile notaries add a travel fee (usually charged per mile) and, if you need the notary to wait around for a phone call, a witness, or a slow signer, a wait-time fee billed by the minute.
This isn’t a workaround or a loophole — it’s the standard, legal way mobile notary services operate nationwide. A notary who charges you $10 flat and drives 20 minutes to your house one-way, wait time included, isn’t likely to stay in business long.
What we charge
At Executive Notary Services, our pricing is straightforward:
- $10 per notarial act (the Arizona statutory maximum)
- A per-mile travel fee to reach your Chandler-area location
- $100/hour wait time, billed in one-minute increments, only if extra time is needed on-site
How to estimate your total
For a simple one-signature document at a Chandler address close to our service base, expect to pay the $10 notarial fee plus a modest travel charge — often well under $50 total. Documents with multiple signers, multiple notarial acts, or locations further out (Queen Creek, Fountain Hills) will run higher because of the added travel distance.
The best way to get an exact number is to call ahead with your document type, number of signers, and location — we’ll give you a full quote before we ever get in the car.
Tips to keep your notary costs down
A few things that make appointments faster (and cheaper, since you’re less likely to trigger wait-time fees):
- Have your document fully filled out — notaries can’t help you complete forms, only witness and notarize them
- Have valid, unexpired photo ID ready for every signer
- Make sure every required signer is present and available at the scheduled time
- Ask in advance how many notarial acts your document requires, so the quote is accurate
Need a notary who comes to you in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, or Queen Creek?
Call Executive Notary Services at 480 582 5013 to schedule an appointment.
