How Much Is a Notary Fee?

It depends on the document and where you are. In Metro Manila, a simple affidavit usually costs about ₱200 to ₱500 to notarize, and a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) about ₱700 and up. Documents about money or property cost more, because the fee is a share of the amount. There is no single national price: each local lawyers' group sets its own price list. Use the notary fee calculator above to see the usual price where you live.

Usually a percentage of the selling price or the property's value. Our estimate is 2% to 3% of the price, with a minimum of about ₱2,000. Some local price lists use a lower rate, so check your area in the calculator. The notary fee is separate from the taxes on the sale. See taxes and fees when you sell land.

No. Each local lawyers' group (an IBP chapter) publishes its own price list and updates it at different times, so prices differ from province to province. The lists give the lowest or suggested price. A notary in a big city usually charges more than one in a small town.

The price lists are a guide, not a fixed price. A notary may charge more for a long document, a rush job or a home visit. Ask the price before the notary starts, and ask for a receipt.

No. The notary fee is paid to the notary. The capital gains tax, documentary stamp tax, transfer tax and registration fees are paid to the government, and they are much bigger. The property sale costs calculator adds them up.

The document, not yet signed, and a valid government ID with your photo and signature. You must go in person: the notary has to see you sign or hear you confirm it. See getting a document notarized.

Only a lawyer with a commission (license to notarize) from the Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court for that city or province. The commission covers only that court's area and runs for a fixed term. You can check a notary with the Office of the Clerk of Court of that Regional Trial Court.

The 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice (A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC) of the Supreme Court, as amended. The Supreme Court published separate rules for notarizing a PDF online in 2025 (A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC); the online service opens on 19 October 2026.

Yes, from 19 October 2026, for electronic documents, either in the same room as the notary or over a video call. The Supreme Court published the rules in 2025 and opens the service on that date. Paper documents still need you to appear in person. See notarizing online.

The fee usually covers the copies you bring together. Extra copies are usually charged separately, at a smaller amount. Ask the notary when you ask the price.

No. Notarization happens here, before a notary. An apostille is a later step at the DFA so the document is accepted abroad. See getting an apostille.

No. eNotaries.ph is a free, independent guide. It is not run by the government, the IBP (the lawyers' association) or any notary.