FedEx Notary: Online, Not Walk-In
FedEx Office offers notarization online, not as a walk-in counter service. Its FedEx Office Online Notary with Notarize is remote online notarization by live video — $25 for a single document, available 24/7/365. You upload the document, verify your ID, meet a notary on video, then print it in-store. FedEx's own FAQ confirms documents "can only be notarized online."
Last updated: July 16, 2026 · By Andrew Ray Yon, MBA, ChFC — CEO & Founder, USA Notary
Does FedEx Office notarize?
FedEx Office provides notarization through an online service, not a walk-in counter. Its official page promotes "FedEx Office Online Notary with Notarize," which lets you "get your personal and professional documents electronically notarized anytime, remotely." This is the key difference from The UPS Store, which does provide in-person notary at most locations.
FedEx's own FAQ removes any ambiguity. Asked "Can I have a document notarized at a FedEx Office location?", the page answers: "Documents can only be notarized online on your own device with audio and visual capabilities; however, a FedEx Office location can help you before and after your online notary session." In other words, the store handles paper — scanning your document to a flash drive or the cloud before the session, and printing the notarized file afterward — while the notarization itself always happens by live video.
The notary partner is Notarize (which rebranded to Proof in 2023, though FedEx still uses the Notarize name — its FAQ points support questions to "Proof, Notarize's parent company"). After the session, FedEx notes you can print your notarized documents at a local FedEx Office with self-service Print & Go — from email, a flash drive, or the cloud.
How FedEx online notarization works
FedEx describes the flow as "connect remotely with a licensed notary public by video conference. The notary will confirm your identity, witness your signature, and assist as needed." There is no appointment — sessions run on demand, 24/7/365, and FedEx pitches the speed as reducing "transaction time to minutes." The four steps on FedEx's page:
- 1
Upload documents. Take a picture of your document or upload a PDF from your computer or mobile device. If you only have paper, a FedEx Office store can scan it to a flash drive or the cloud first.
- 2
Prove your identity. Photograph your government-issued ID and answer verification questions through what FedEx calls a "multi-step verification process" — 3-factor authentication with, in FedEx's words, "an audit trail of all activity."
- 3
Connect with a live notary. The signer appears on live video; the notary confirms identity, witnesses the signature, and applies the electronic seal.
- 4
Save & share. Download the notarized file — and print it at a FedEx Office with Print & Go if you need a hard copy, or ship copies from the store.
This flow is standard remote online notarization — the same process USA Notary's online notarization uses, where the signer appears on live video before a commissioned notary.
What you need for a FedEx online notarization
FedEx Office lists four requirements for its online notarization — and the fourth one trips up more signers than any other:
The document(s) that need to be notarized, as a photo or PDF.
A device with audio and video capabilities — computer, smartphone, or tablet.
A valid government-issued photo ID.
A U.S. Social Security number — FedEx requires it "for secure identity verification." No SSN means the identity check cannot be completed.
On document eligibility, FedEx says "most documents can be notarized online using this platform, with a few exceptions of documents that have unique restrictions" — and directs signers to check with their own advisors and the document's recipient. The biggest hard exclusion is any document destined for use in another country, covered below.
Whether a remotely notarized document is accepted also depends on your state and the receiving party — our guide to where online notarization is legal breaks down the state-by-state rules.
Is there a walk-in notary at FedEx Office?
No — and this comes straight from FedEx. Its official FAQ states documents "can only be notarized online on your own device." Third-party notary services confirm the on-the-ground reality: NotaryLive reports that "most FedEx locations no longer staff in-person notaries public."
That means a search for "FedEx notary near me" is a bit of a trap: the store you find on the map will not notarize your document at the counter. What a FedEx Office location can do, per FedEx's page, is support the online session on either end:
Before: scan paper documents to a flash drive or the cloud so you can upload them.
After: print the notarized file with self-service Print & Go — from email, a flash drive, or the cloud.
After: ship hard copies via expedited, standard, economy, or international service.
If you specifically need in-person notarization, skip FedEx entirely and use The UPS Store, a bank, or a mobile notary who travels to you.
How much does FedEx notary cost?
FedEx Office's online notary costs $25 for a single document. Its FAQ spells out the add-ons: "If your document requires more than one notary seal, each additional notary seal will cost $15 … if your document requires a witness, each supplied witness will cost $15." Note that some third-party roundups still quote $10 add-ons — FedEx's own page currently lists $15, so budget from the official figure and confirm the total at checkout ("restrictions apply," per FedEx).
| FedEx online notary charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| First notarial act (single document) | $25 (FedEx official) |
| Each additional notary seal | $15 (FedEx official FAQ) |
| Each supplied witness | $15 (FedEx official FAQ) |
| On-demand witness service | $15 per witness per transaction (FedEx official) |
For comparison, USA Notary's online notarization costs a flat $25 per document — ID verification, the electronic seal, and digital delivery included, with no per-seal surprises. See the full notary cost guide with fee caps by state.
Witnesses and multiple signers at FedEx
FedEx's platform includes an on-demand witness service: during the video meeting, "with just a click, a trained notary from the Notarize network can summon a witness to join in real time," at $15 per witness per transaction. FedEx names the documents this most often applies to: trusts and wills, financial powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and real estate closings in Florida. You can also bring your own witnesses — tell the platform in advance, and the notary uses an "Add a Witness" flow during the session.
Multiple signers work like this, per FedEx's FAQ: up to 10 signers in the same room (co-located) may appear before a notary in a single meeting. Signers in different locations each complete a separate session in sequence — the first signer notarizes, downloads, and sends the file to the second signer, who uploads it for their own meeting, "and after everyone has signed, you'll have one notarized document with multiple seals." Remember each of those extra seals costs $15.
USA Notary supports remote witnesses too, where state law and the document's rules permit them — one more thing handled inside the session instead of scrambling to find people.
When FedEx online notary won't work
FedEx's own page draws three hard lines worth knowing before you start a session:
- 1
Documents for use outside the U.S. FedEx's FAQ answers "Can I notarize a document for use outside the United States?" with a flat "No" — most states have no apostille process for electronically notarized documents, so FedEx recommends "a traditional notary" for international documents.
- 2
No U.S. Social Security number. The identity check requires one, per FedEx's stated requirements. Signers without an SSN need a provider whose verification supports their situation, or an in-person notary.
- 3
Documents with "unique restrictions." FedEx says most documents qualify but tells signers to check with their advisors and the document's recipient — some receiving parties still insist on wet-ink notarization.
If any of these apply, an in-person option is the fallback: The UPS Store notarizes at the counter, many banks notarize free for their customers, and a mobile notary travels to you. (The post office, despite the common assumption, does not notarize at all.) Our hub on where to get something notarized compares all of them.
For documents headed overseas that need an apostille, USA Notary can assist with apostille facilitation — contact us to discuss your document before notarizing it anywhere.
FedEx online notary vs USA Notary
Both notarize online by live video, and both are remote online notarization. The differences are pricing transparency and where the session runs.
| FedEx Office (with Notarize) | USA Notary | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Online video (RON) | Online video (RON) |
| Single document | $25 | Flat $25, all-inclusive |
| Add-on seals / witnesses | $15 each (FedEx FAQ) | No per-seal add-on pricing published — $25 per document |
| Availability | 24/7/365 | 24/7, available to signers in all 50 states |
| In-store printing | Print & Go at FedEx Office | Digital delivery; print anywhere |
On legality, FedEx's own FAQ is emphatic: "Remote online notarization is just another method of performing notarizations. A remotely notarized document is as legally valid as one notarized via traditional paper-based notarization." The question is never whether RON counts — it's whether your state authorizes it and your receiving party accepts it.
Per the National Association of Secretaries of State, 47 states and the District of Columbia authorize remote online notarization; USA Notary's consumer service is available to signers in all 50 states. Check your state.
FedEx vs every other notary option
FedEx is one of several retail brands people search for a notary — and the answers differ sharply. NotaryLive's 2026 cost roundup notes that Staples uses the same Notarize partnership as FedEx at the same $25 per document, while "many AAA branches offer free notary services to members" — with non-members paying roughly $10–$15 per signature, personal documents only, and no wills.
| Provider | Walk-in or online? | Typical cost | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx Office | Online only (Notarize) | $25 + $15 per extra seal/witness | No walk-in; SSN required; no international-use documents |
| Staples | Online (same Notarize platform) | $25 per document | Same platform, same restrictions as FedEx |
| The UPS Store | Walk-in at most locations | Varies by state fee cap | Store hours; call ahead for notary availability |
| AAA | Walk-in at branches | Often free for members; ~$10–$15/signature otherwise | Personal documents only; no wills (NotaryLive) |
| Banks | Walk-in, branch hours | Often free for customers | Customer-only policies; branch hours |
| USA Notary | Online (RON) | Flat $25 per document | Receiving party must accept electronic notarization |
The pattern: retail chains either route you online (FedEx, Staples) or make you travel and wait (UPS, AAA, banks). If you're going to end up on a video call anyway, compare what each session actually includes — our state-by-state notary fee guide covers what walk-in notaries may legally charge, and the full where-to-get-notarized comparison ranks every option by speed and cost.
Searching "FedEx notary" as a notary? Stamps and supplies
One more meaning of "FedEx notary" applies to commissioned notaries rather than signers: FedEx Office sells notary stamps and embossers as custom print products, listed in the Business Essentials catalog on its site alongside business cards and custom stamps. So a notary can order commission supplies from FedEx Office even though the stores themselves no longer notarize at the counter.
If you are a commissioned notary, the bigger opportunity is on the other side of the webcam: remote online notarization lets you serve signers by video instead of stamping paper. USA Notary's platform for notaries covers the tools and signing work available to commissioned notaries who go remote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FedEx Office have a notary?
FedEx Office offers notarization online, not as a staffed walk-in counter service. Its official page markets 'FedEx Office Online Notary with Notarize,' a remote online notarization done by live video, starting at $25. FedEx's own FAQ states documents 'can only be notarized online on your own device' — the store helps before and after the session, with scanning and printing.
How does FedEx Office online notarization work?
You upload your document, verify your identity, and — in FedEx's words — 'connect remotely with a licensed notary public by video conference' who confirms your identity and witnesses your signature. Afterward you can print the notarized document at a FedEx Office using self-service Print & Go.
How much does FedEx notary cost?
FedEx Office's online notary costs $25 for a single document. Per FedEx's own FAQ, each additional notary seal costs $15 and each supplied witness costs $15, though most documents need only one seal. Confirm the total at checkout — FedEx's page notes 'restrictions apply.'
Is there a walk-in notary at FedEx Office?
No. FedEx Office's official FAQ answers this directly: 'Documents can only be notarized online on your own device with audio and visual capabilities.' The store can scan your paperwork before the session and print the notarized file afterward, but the notarization itself always happens by video on your own device.
Do I need a Social Security number for FedEx online notary?
Yes. FedEx Office lists 'a U.S. social security number for secure identity verification' among its requirements, alongside a valid government-issued photo ID and a device with audio and video. Signers without an SSN — such as many international document signers — cannot complete the FedEx identity check.
Can FedEx notarize documents for use outside the U.S.?
No. FedEx's FAQ says documents intended for use in another country cannot be notarized on the platform, because most states have no apostille process for electronically notarized documents — FedEx itself recommends 'a traditional notary' for these. See a bank, The UPS Store, or a mobile notary instead.
Who is FedEx Office's notary partner?
FedEx Office partners with Notarize to power its remote online notarization, branded 'FedEx Office Online Notary with Notarize.' Notarize rebranded to Proof in 2023, though FedEx still uses the Notarize name for the product — its FAQ refers to 'Proof, Notarize's parent company' for customer support.
Is FedEx online notary available 24/7?
Yes. FedEx Office states documents 'can be notarized 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year,' with no appointment needed — you connect with a commissioned notary by video from a computer, phone, or tablet on demand.
About the author
Andrew Ray Yon, MBA, ChFC
CEO & Founder, USA Notary Services LLC
Andrew Ray Yon is the founder and CEO of USA Notary Services LLC and the architect of the SharpNote remote online notarization platform. A Certified Notary Signing Agent since 2005, he has handled mortgage and title loan signings for two decades and holds an MBA and the ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) designation. Based in Virginia’s Greater Richmond region, he leads the company’s strategy, compliance, and platform development.
Connect on LinkedInNotarize online for a flat $25
Same live-video notarization, one all-inclusive price, available to signers in all 50 states — no add-ons at checkout.
Compare every place to get notarized.