Does Fedex Actually Have Notaries in Stores? the Truth Behind the Counter
By James H. Sterling
Can I walk into any FedEx Office and get a paper document notarized on the spot?
No. Store employees at FedEx Office locations do not hold notary commissions for walk-in counter customers. The store will direct you to their online platform partner to notarize your document over a live video feed using a phone or computer.
How much does the FedEx digital notary partner charge per document?
The standard retail transaction costs $25 for the first notarization seal, with an additional charge of $10 for each extra seal applied during the same session. You pay this fee online with a debit or credit card upon completing the appointment.
Can I use the FedEx digital service if I don't have a U.S. Social Security Number?
It depends on your identity history. The system relies on Knowledge-Based Authentication questions generated from U.S. credit bureaus. Signers without a U.S. credit footprint or Social Security Number typically fail the automated identity checks and must use an in-person notary instead.
Will a government agency or county clerk accept a document notarized through FedEx's online partner?
Most legal, financial, and corporate entities accept digital notarizations executed under state-approved Remote Online Notarization laws. However, some county land recording offices and international consulates require original, physical wet-ink signatures on paper.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
