MD State Notary Division Information
Please visit our state notary division contact page to find contact information for the Maryland notary division.

MD Notary Public Mobile Fee Information
A MD Notary Public is entitled to charge a travel fee of 31 cents per mile plus a $5 base rate.

Maryland Notary Fees

Acknowledgements	$2.00
Jurats	$2.00
Oaths & Affirmations	$2.00
Other	$2.00

MD - Information of Interest
Notaries in Maryland, as public officials serve an important role in the prevention of fraud and the protection of the individuals and parties involved by acting as an official and unbiased witness for documents. A Maryland notary commission has a duration of four years. A Notary in Maryland can not certify the authenticity of any document whether it is an official, or informal document and may not prepare legal documents. Notaries must retain a registry of notarial acts (journal) for at least five years and all notary acts must be recorded in this registry.

Our advice is to keep the journal as long as you are alive, because a court case may need a copy of your journal entry long after a notarization has taken place. Ask if your county clerk can keep archived journals after the five years you are legally required to keep the journal are up. A Maryland notary may also act as an official witness, in addition to performing standard notary acts such as acknowledgments, jurats and oaths. If asked to take an acknowledgment, you must ask, "Does this document constitute your own act and deed", or, "Are you signing this document of your own free will?"

Notaries commonly notarize a wide variety of documents including: Deeds of Trust, Mortgages, Grant Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds, Warranty Deeds, Occupancy Affidavits, Subordination Agreements, Compliance Agreements, Owner's Affidavit, Limited Power of Attorney, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney (Living Trust), Banking Power of Attorney, Signature Affidavit and AKA Statement, Transfer of Title, Affidavit of Support, Affidavit of Citizenship, Permission for Minors to Travel with Accompanying Adult.

Dual State Notary Commission Information
If you are a Washington DC notary, Delaware notary, or Virginia notary, you can ask the Maryland notary division if you can apply for an Maryland notary commission.

Related Links
Maryland Notary Fees and FAQ Information
Become a Maryland Notary Public