Does the UPS Store Notarize Documents? Cost, Hours & How to Book

Yes — most UPS Store locations have a commissioned notary on staff and will notarize documents like powers of attorney, affidavits, deeds, and contracts. It's not universal or free, though: pricing is bounded by your state's notary fee cap (sometimes plus an added convenience fee), and UPS's own site cautions that many individual locations won't notarize wills or I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms. Call ahead to confirm before making the trip.

What The UPS Store Will and Won't Notarize

UPS's own store-services page lists wills, trusts, deeds, contracts, and affidavits as document types its notaries handle — but the same page adds a direct caveat: "many of The UPS Store locations do not notarize I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms or Wills. If you need an I-9 Employment Eligibility form or Will notarized, contact the store first before visiting." In practice this means wills sit in a gray zone — officially listed as a supported document type, but declined at many individual stores depending on local policy. The safest approach for a will or I-9 form specifically is a phone call to your chosen location before you go, not an assumption either way.

How Much Does It Cost at The UPS Store?

UPS Store notarization isn't free, and pricing isn't set by UPS corporate — it's bounded by your state's notary fee cap (typically $2–$15 per signature by law), sometimes with an added "convenience fee" on top at individual locations. That stacking practice drew a real class-action lawsuit in New Jersey over a $2.50 notary fee combined with a $12.50 convenience fee. Ask for the full price, including any add-on fee, before you sign anything.

How to Book a UPS Store Notary Appointment

Online appointment scheduling is available at more than 3,900 UPS Store locations nationwide, and many locations also accept walk-ins when a notary is on duty. Because notary staffing varies store to store — not every UPS Store has a notary present at all times — booking ahead (or at minimum calling first) avoids a wasted trip, especially for a document type covered by the will/I-9 caveat above.

UPS Store vs. Free Options

If cost is the priority, check a bank or credit union first — Bank of America notarizes for free at all its financial centers, and many banks offer the same to account holders. UPS Store is a reasonable choice when convenience matters more than price, when your bank doesn't offer notary service, or when you're already stopping in for shipping. See the full breakdown of which providers are actually free and which only seem free below.

Find a Notary Near You

UPS Store is one option among many — banks, libraries, and independent mobile notaries are often cheaper or more flexible depending on what you need notarized. Search the LocalNotaryFinder directory to compare real listings in your city.