You may need to hire a notary to witness a signature on a legal document, such as a will, real estate document, power of attorney or contract. This service is usually affordable. Most notaries charge by either the document or signature, at a rate of anywhere from $1 to $20.

Mobile Notary and First Notarization Rates: The regular individual rate for the mobile notary service and first notarization is $100 (and $2 per notarization, per person for additional notarizations).

Arguably, the cheapest place you can get a notary is somewhere you can get it for free. You may have access to free Notary Publics at your local bank, where you are a customer. As an alternative, you can try a local government office, such as city hall, which often has Notary Publics available for free.

Locate a Notary Public: Notaries public can often be found in various places, including banks, law offices, and courier businesses. Some notaries also offer mobile services, coming to your location for convenience. Present the Document: The document to be notarized must be presented to the notary public.