Pricing & Fees
Mobile Notary Pricing in Los Angeles County: What You’ll Actually Pay
If you’re wondering how much a mobile notary costs in Los Angeles, the short answer is: $15 per signature for the notarization itself, plus a travel fee that depends on where you are. Below, we break down exactly what goes into your total cost so there are no surprises.
How much does a notary cost in LA?
California sets the base notarization fee by law (Cal. Gov. Code §8211) — every licensed notary in the state charges the same $15 per signature. What varies between notaries is the travel fee, which covers us coming to you instead of you driving to an office. At GoSignNotary, our standard travel fee is $65 for locations within 25 miles, with custom quotes for anything further out.
That means a simple one-signature document, like a power of attorney, typically runs $80 total ($15 notary fee + $65 travel) for most of LA County — not the $150+ some services quote before you even ask.
What affects mobile notary pricing?
A few things change the total:
- Time of day — after-hours appointments (after 8pm) run $75–$100 due to limited availability
- Location type — hospitals and care facilities involve coordination and wait time, so those visits are $85–$100
- Document complexity — full loan signing packages (refinances, purchases, escrow) are priced as a package, not per-signature, since they involve dozens of signatures and extra care
Full Pricing Breakdown
| Service Type | Details | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Notary | State-regulated per signature | $15 per signature |
| Travel Fees | Up to 25 miles | $65 |
| Extended Travel | More than 25 Miles | To be agreed |
| After-Hours (after 8pm) | Based on availability | $75–$100 |
| Hospital Visit | Includes coordination & waiting | $100 |
| Care Facility Visit | Includes coordination & waiting | $85 |
| Jail / Detention Visit | Includes security clearance & waiting | $180 |
| Loan Signing Packages | Refinance, buyer/seller, escrow | $150–$200 |
| Apostille Service | Standard processing (2–3 Days) | $180 per document (+$60 each additional document) |
| Rush Apostille / Same Day | Same-day processing | $230 (+$60 each additional document) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a mobile notary charge in Los Angeles?
Expect $15 per signature plus a travel fee (typically $65 for most of LA County). A single-document notarization usually totals around $80.
Why do mobile notaries cost more than a bank notary?
You’re paying for convenience — we come to your home, office, hospital room, or wherever you need us, instead of you taking time off to drive somewhere. The $15 signature fee is the same either way; the travel fee is what you’re paying for door-to-door service.
Is the travel fee the same everywhere in LA County?
Our standard $65 travel fee covers most of LA County within 25 miles. If you’re further out, just contact us for a quick custom quote — no surprises.
How much does an apostille cost in California?
Standard apostille processing through GoSignNotary is $180 per document (+$60 each additional document) with 2–3 day turnaround — see our full apostille services page for details. Need it faster? Rush same-day service is $230 (+$60 each additional document) — contact us to confirm same-day availability.
Do you charge extra for evening or weekend appointments?
After-hours appointments (after 8pm) run $75–$100 depending on availability. Contact us to check same-day availability.