Notary Public Services

There are several notaries available at the Takoma Park Community Center, Sam Abbott Citizens' Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland.

An appointment is recommended to ensure that a notary is available when you arrive. To make an appointment, or to request additional information, contact the City's main information number at 301-891-7100 and request to speak with a notary public.

Documents to be notarized must be signed in front of the notary. When you come in to see the notary, bring the document(s) to be notarized, valid identification for each individual who will be signing, and the notary fee.

FEES

Takoma Park Residents. The standard notary fees are waived for City of Takoma Park residents, with proof of residency.

Non-Residents. For non-residents, standard notary fees apply.

In accordance with State Government Article §18-112 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary of State is authorized to issue regulations regarding notarial fees. Regulations were issued and became effective on November, 2000, outlined as follows:

• A notary public may demand and receive a fee of not more than $2.00 for the performance of an original notarial act
• When a notary public is requested to notarize more than one copy of the same document, where the copy or copies have been signed at the same time by the person or persons, the notary may demand and receive not more than $2.00 for notarizing each signature on the original or first copy of the document, and may demand and receive not more than $1.00 for each signature on each additional copy of the same document
• When a notary public is requested to make reproductions of a notarized document by photocopying or other means, the notary may demand and receive not more than $1.00 for each copy furnished
• A notary public may charge up to 31¢ per mile and a fee not to exceed $5, as compensation for travel required for the performance of a notarial act.