Notary Fees

Oahu Cities Basic Notary Fee

Notarial Fees (State Regulated)

Hawaii law sets the official notarial fee.

✔ $5 per notarial act (per signature/certificate)
✔ $25 per act for Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Mobile service, travel, and convenience fees are listed below. Fees listed below are staring fees and may vary depending on area. All fees include one notarial act. Each additional notarial act will be charged $5 per notary in accordance with state regulations. If for any reason the notary cannot be completed a minimum fee of $75 will be charged for travel. If documents need to be printed printing fee will be assessed accordingly. (see printing fees)

West Oahu

• Makakilo/Kapolei — $75

• Ewa Beach/Ewa Gentry — $85

• Waipahu — $95

• Nānākuli/Waiʻanae/Makaha — $105

Central Oahu

• Aiea/Pearl City/Salt Lake/Mililani — $95

• Wahiawā — $105

Urban Honolulu

• Kalihi — $105

• Downtown/Ala Moana/Manoa — $115

• Waikīkī — $125

Windward Oahu

• Ahuimanu/Kāneʻohe/Kailua — $125

• Waimānalo — $135

North Shore

• Waialua — $135

• Haleʻiwa — $145

• North Shore/Kahuku — 165

Outer Island - Contact U

Facility Notarizations

Rush & After Hours

After-Hours & Emergency Service Tiers

• After-Hours (7:00 PM – 9:59 PM) — + $25

• Late Night (10:00 PM – 6:59 AM) — + $50

• Same-Day / Rush (Under 4 hours) — + $50

• Emergency / Immediate Dispatch — + $75+

Loan signing packages, printing, scanbacks, parking, and document complexity may incur additional charges.

🏥 Hospital & Medical Facility Notary (Oʻahu)

Base Hospital Fee: $125-400
Includes:

• Hospital check-in and screening

• One standard notarization

• Reasonable bedside time

Additional Notarizations: +$5 each

Wait Time (after first 15 minutes): +$25 per 30 minutes

After-Hours Medical Appointments (7:00 PM – 6:59 AM): + $50

Common Oʻahu Hospitals Served:

• The Queen’s Medical Center (Punchbowl & West Oʻahu)

• Straub Medical Center

• Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children

• Pali Momi Medical Center

• Kuakini Medical Center

• Tripler Army Medical Center (federal access rules apply)

• Adventist Health Castle (Kailua)

• Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center

🏠 Care Homes, Rehab & Assisted Living Facilities

(Assisted living, memory care, SNF, rehabilitation, adult foster homes)

Base Facility Fee: $110-400

Additional Notarizations: +$5 each

Wait Time (after first 15 minutes): +$25 per 30 minutes

⚠️ For memory-care or dementia units, staff confirmation of lucidity at appointment time is strongly recommended but does not replace the notary’s independent judgment.

Statutory Authority:

• HRS §456-16 – Independent duty of the notary to assess awareness and willingness

🚔 Jail & Prison Notary Services (Oahu)

Base Correctional Facility Fee: $185-400
Includes:

• Security screening and clearance

• Extended entry/exit time

• One standard notarization

Additional Notarizations: +$5 each

Extended Wait / Lockdown Delays: +$50 per 30 minutes

After-Hours / Emergency Requests: + $75+

Common Oʻahu Facilities Served:

• Oʻahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC)

• Halawa Correctional Facility

• Federal Detention Center (Honolulu) (subject to federal approval)

• Police holding facilities (case-by-case)

Statutory Authority

• HRS §456-7 – Personal appearance required

• HRS §456-16 – Refusal required if voluntary intent cannot be established

🧠 Capacity & Competency Requirement (Hawaiʻi Law)

Under Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 456, a notary public must refuse notarization if the signer does not appear to be acting knowingly and voluntarily.

At the time of notarization, the signer must:

• Be awake, alert, and coherent

• Understand the nature of the document

• Be able to communicate willingness

• Be free from heavy sedation, confusion, or cognitive impairment

❗ If capacity cannot be reasonably determined at the appointment, the notarization will be refused.
Travel and facility fees remain due once the notary arrives.

Statutory Authority:

• HRS §456-16 – Prohibited acts; refusal of notarization

• HRS §456-16(a)(1)–(3) – Notary must not perform a notarial act if the individual is not competent, not acting voluntarily, or does not understand the transaction

Notaries are not permitted to rely on family members or staff assurances regarding capacity.

🪪 Identification Requirements (Hawaiʻi Law)

• Valid government-issued photo ID required

• Hospital wristbands are not acceptable ID

• Credible witnesses may be used only if legally permitted and personally known or properly identified

Statutory Authority:

• HRS §456-3 – Identification of individuals

• HRS §456-7 – Personal appearance requirement

🚗 Travel Fees

Travel fees are separate and based on distance from Notary's Business Location, per the published Oʻahu Travel Fee Schedule.

📌 Important Legal Notes

• Notaries do not provide legal or medical advice

• Document preparation is not included

• Facility access is subject to staff approval and security protocols

• Fees are non-negotiable once appointment is confirmed

  Loan signing fees reflect document complexity, appointment time, and professional responsibility. Additional charges may apply for printing, scanbacks, after-hours requests, or expedited service.

Pursuant to HRS Chapter 456, notarization requires the signer to demonstrate awareness, understanding, and voluntary intent at the time of service. If capacity cannot be reasonably determined, the notarization will be refused. Travel and facility fees remain due upon arrival.

All prices below are professional service fees. Travel fees are separate and based on distance from Notary's Business Location per the Oahu Travel Fee Schedule.

🏦 Mortgage Loan Signings

Standard Refinance / Purchase / Seller Package

$175 – $225
Includes:

• Up to ~150 pages

• One signer (add’l signer +$25)

• Proper execution of loan documents

• Standard borrower guidance (no legal advice)

• Drop-off coordination

Large Package (150+ pages): + $25 – $50

🔁 Reverse Mortgage Loan Signings

$225 – $275
Includes:

• Extended appointment time

• Elder-care awareness & capacity verification

• Multiple notarizations

• Patience for lender-required explanations

• Drop-off coordination

⚠️ Reverse mortgages are never rushed. Adequate time and clear communication are required.

📄 Loan Document Signing (Non-Funded / Application / HELOC / Modification)

$125 – $150
Includes:

• Loan applications

• HELOCs

• Loan modifications

• Debt settlement or restructuring packages

Specialized & Loan-Related

Notary Services

🖨️ Printing & Scanbacks

Printing per page (up to 30 pages)$0.50 per page
Printing (Two Sets, up to 150 pages): $40
Large Print Packages (150+ pages): + $15 – $25

Scanbacks (Same-Day): $25 – $50
Extensive Scanbacks (50+ pages): $50+

📦 FedEx / UPS / Courier Drop-Off

Standard Drop-Off (Same Day): $25
After-Hours / Last Pickup: $40 – $50
Multiple Drop-Off Locations: + $15 each

Witness

Witnesses can be provided for a fee of $25 per witness. Some notary assignments may be assessed a witness fee if a witness is deemed necessary to protect the notary.

Other Fees