If you've searched this question and gotten confused by a "$2 fee" that doesn't match the quote you were given, this clears up exactly why.

It's a fair question, and a confusing one to research, because the honest answer has two parts that get talked about as if they're one.

The part that's regulated, and the part that isn't

Georgia law sets the notarial act fee at $2 per notarization, and a notary has to tell you in advance if that fee applies. That's the part of the cost that's actually set by the state.

But that $2 is not the total cost of a mobile notary appointment, and it was never meant to be. It covers the act of notarizing, the stamp and signature itself. It does not cover a notary traveling to you, working around your schedule, handling multiple documents, or managing everything else an appointment actually involves.

The mobile service is what makes up the rest of the cost, and that part is set by each notary individually, based on what the appointment actually requires.

What actually goes into the mobile service cost

👉🏾 Travel distance to the appointment location.

👉🏾 Time of day, including after-hours or weekend appointments.

👉🏾 Number of signers at the appointment.

👉🏾 Witnesses, if the document requires them.

👉🏾 Printing, if documents need to be printed on-site.

👉🏾 Document complexity, a quick single-signature form is a different appointment than a full estate plan bundle.

👉🏾 Scans and document return, if copies need to get back to a firm or third party.

None of that is arbitrary. Each of those factors changes how much time, coordination, and resources an appointment actually takes.

Why this matters for how you shop for a mobile notary

Understanding this two-part structure is useful for anyone comparing notaries, because the fair question isn't "why is this more than $2." The fair question is what the mobile service itself includes: preparation, punctuality, professionalism, and care with your documents, not just a stamp.

At GiNN, pricing reflects the full appointment, professional mobile support, not just the notarial act itself.

Every appointment is different, so the most accurate way to get a real number is to send over the specifics: document type, location, number of signers, and preferred appointment time, and you'll get an accurate quote before anything is scheduled.

As a Notary Public, we are not attorneys licensed to practice law in Georgia
and may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.