# Travel fee for notary signing agents **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking For Advice\ **Created:** [March 1, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595 "2021-03-01T12:50:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bmolino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bmolino/32/26128_2.png) [@bmolino](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bmolino)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/1 "2021-03-01T12:50:16Z")
I have the opportunity to contract with an estate law practice to go to their clients that aren’t able to make it to the office to sign. I am in California so legally can only charge $15 per signature. How much should I charge for traveling? Should I do a flat fee or go per mile? Does anyone have experience with this or is there a standard travel rate? Thanks for your help ---
**Author:** ![Arichter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/arichter/32/35077_2.png) [@Arichter](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Arichter)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/2 "2021-03-01T14:00:07Z")
I’d talk with your lawyer/client & see what would make him happier: a BIG flat fee for anywhere OR a variable fee, depending upon drive time/mileage? Also, ask how many notarizations are generally in a pkg. as that could impact your income. 1? 20? Will you be picking up & delivering? Probably Self-schedule? Ask a LOT of questions so you know what you’re getting into. If I want my house painted, don’t you think the painter would want to know whether my house is a 1 bdrm cottage or a 14 bdrm mansion before he quoted a price? ---
**Author:** ![jowork4u](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ce73a5/32.png) [@jowork4u](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/jowork4u)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/3 "2021-03-01T18:26:54Z")
I would research before you charge too high or too low, When I called for a pet trainer, they asked what area of town I live in and zip code? Google GPS to calculate the mileage fee & time = Travel Fees or (just flat rate of gas price in your area) ---
**Author:** ![bmolino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bmolino/32/26128_2.png) [@bmolino](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bmolino)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/4 "2021-03-02T18:23:09Z")
I agree, don’t want to over or under charge. Ive googled it and came up with anywhere from $10-$500!! Which doesn’t really narrow it down lol ---
**Author:** ![bmolino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bmolino/32/26128_2.png) [@bmolino](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bmolino)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/5 "2021-03-02T18:24:58Z")
In will be getting paid directly from the signer so im kinda at a loss ---
**Author:** ![LindaH-FL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8baadc/32.png) [@LindaH-FL](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/LindaH-FL)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/6 "2021-03-02T18:44:51Z")
Couple other things to consider: 1. Will clients be reviewing the documents while you sit there? That’s time lost (and time is money) unless you get paid an hourly fee…which I think you should; 2. Will you need to provide witnesses and pay them? 3. I, personally, would determine a flat fee for travel within a certain mileage area (for me here my travel fee is $25-$35, dependant upon where in my county I’m going; if outside my county, $50+) I work for attorneys here who do estate documents - I can see a fee of $200-$250 for my services going to their homes…you may want more if you have to pick up and deliver, and sit there while they read. JMO ---
**Author:** ![inkmeup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/919ad9/32.png) [@inkmeup](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/inkmeup)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/7 "2021-03-02T18:47:52Z")
25-50 i would say is a good range ---
**Author:** ![bmolino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bmolino/32/26128_2.png) [@bmolino](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bmolino)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/9 "2021-03-02T22:35:39Z")
JMO, What county are you in? ---
**Author:** ![LindaH-FL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8baadc/32.png) [@LindaH-FL](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/LindaH-FL)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/10 "2021-03-02T22:42:38Z")
I’m in Columbia County, Florida ---
**Author:** ![hosamiam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/hosamiam/32/4824_2.png) [@hosamiam](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/hosamiam)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/11 "2021-03-04T14:28:17Z")
I charge $100 per mile ---
**Author:** ![hosamiam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/hosamiam/32/4824_2.png) [@hosamiam](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/hosamiam)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/12 "2021-03-04T14:28:47Z")
$1.00 per mile - sorry ---
**Author:** ![bmolino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bmolino/32/26128_2.png) [@bmolino](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bmolino)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/13 "2021-03-04T16:04:42Z")
Hosamiam What state are you in? ---
**Author:** ![legalassistva](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/legalassistva/32/10111_2.png) [@legalassistva](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/legalassistva)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/14 "2021-03-04T18:23:25Z")
Be sure to check with CA to make sure they do not have a travel fee guideline - someone here can clarify it, too. I’m in IL and they have no stipulation on travel fees, but they only allow $1/per signature. Woo hoo. LOL ---
**Author:** ![bmolino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bmolino/32/26128_2.png) [@bmolino](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bmolino)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/15 "2021-03-04T18:52:46Z")
You cant be serious? $1? Thats got to be a typo, right? If not That’s ridiculous ---
**Author:** ![legalassistva](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/legalassistva/32/10111_2.png) [@legalassistva](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/legalassistva)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/16 "2021-03-04T20:43:24Z")
One whole dollar. It has changed since my 1st commission in the 80’s. ---
**Author:** ![LindaH-FL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8baadc/32.png) [@LindaH-FL](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/LindaH-FL)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/17 "2021-03-04T22:26:53Z")
Why is $1/mile ridiculous? ---
**Author:** ![bmolino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bmolino/32/26128_2.png) [@bmolino](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bmolino)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/18 "2021-03-04T23:03:45Z")
LimdaH. Read the comments. She said $1/signature ---
**Author:** ![LindaH-FL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8baadc/32.png) [@LindaH-FL](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/LindaH-FL)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/19 "2021-03-04T23:28:39Z")
My apologies - thought you were referring to $1/mile. My mistake ---
**Author:** ![valerie\_cantua](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/valerie_cantua/32/21707_2.png) [@valerie\_cantua](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/valerie_cantua)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/20 "2021-03-04T23:33:23Z")
Does anyone know if the maximum allowed to charge for travel in AZ has been increased from $0.445/mi? Or is it still this amount? I know that on your taxes it’s more per mile for expenses but as far as being allowed to charge for the travel is what I am wondering if it has been increased. ---
**Author:** ![bmolino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bmolino/32/26128_2.png) [@bmolino](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/bmolino)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595/21 "2021-03-04T23:52:27Z")
No worries. Actually $1/mile would be pretty good, lol [Next page](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/travel-fee-for-notary-signing-agents/18595.md?page=2)