Ky. Rev. Stat. § 423.430 (2026)

(1) For a notarial act relating to a tangible or electronic record, or for an electronic notarization, a notary public may charge a fee: (a) In compliance with KRS 64.300; and (b) Which has been clearly disclosed to the person requesting the service in advance. (2) Compensation for services provided by a notary public which do not constitute notarial acts is not governed by this section. (3) The Secretary of State may charge the following fees in relation to notaries public: (a) Application for a commission or renewal as a notary public........................$10 (b) Issuance of a replacement commission upon loss or destruction of the original..........................................................................................................$10 (c) Update to commission or registration information upon a change of name or address or other specified information..........................................................$10 (d) Issuance of an electronic certificate of authority or apostille....................................................................................$5 per document (4) In accordance with KRS 64.012, county clerks may assess fees for services required to fulfill obligations set forth in KRS 423.300 to 423.455. Effective: January 1, 2020 History: Created 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 86, sec. 27, effective Januay 1, 2020.