Find a Notary in Pennsylvania
Five practical ways to get a document notarized in PA, ranked by speed and cost. Every option is legal; the right one depends on what you\u2019re signing and how fast you need it.
Verify any notary via the official PA DOS lookup
Every commissioned PA notary is searchable by name or commission ID. Free, no login. Use this to verify your notary\u2019s commission is active before any high-value signing.
Open DOS Notary Search →Where to find one
Banks & credit unions
Most branches notarize for account holders at no charge. Call ahead — the on-staff notary is not always in the branch.
UPS Store / shipping centers
$5–$15 per act. Walk-in availability is good; bring valid photo ID.
Public libraries
Many PA library systems offer free notary services to cardholders; availability is limited to the notary’s hours.
AAA offices (members)
Free for AAA members at most PA branches.
Mobile notaries
$5 per notarial act + reasonable travel fee, disclosed in writing before the act.
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
$5–$25 per act via DOS-approved platforms. Useful if you’re out of state or can’t travel.
Before you go
- Bring valid photo ID. PA driver\u2019s license, state ID, US passport, or military ID.
- Do not sign the document in advance for an acknowledgment or jurat — the notary must witness the signing or the acknowledgment of the signature.
- Bring every person named on the document. The notary cannot notarize a signature if the signer isn\u2019t present.
- Ask about the fee in advance. PA caps fees at $5 per paper act and $25 per RON act (4 Pa. Code § 167.3).
- Check the document. If it doesn\u2019t have a notary certificate at the end, the notary must add one — bring a blank template if you know the wording.
Deep-dive: the full consumer guide
See our How to find a notary in Pennsylvania article for a document-by-document recommendation (real estate deeds, powers of attorney, affidavits, loan packages), plus tips on avoiding "notarios" and unlicensed practitioners.
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List your notary business →This page is educational information, not legal advice. Pennsylvania notary law changes; always verify against the current version of RULONA (57 Pa.C.S. §§ 301–331) and 4 Pa. Code at pa.gov. Consult a PA-licensed attorney for specific situations.