In Kenya, notary services are not fixed by a single government‑set tariff, so fees vary by practitioner, document type, and complexity, but most local notary public services in Nairobi and other major towns fall roughly between Ksh 1,000 and Ksh 10,000 per document or signature, with common cases clustering around Ksh 1,000–Ksh 5,000.
Typical price ranges in Kenya
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Witnessing a signature (simple affidavit, form, or passport copy):
Usually Ksh 500–Ksh 2,000 per signature, depending on the firm and urgency. -
Certifying copies (birth certificates, academic certificates, ID copies):
Often Ksh 1,000–Ksh 3,000 per document, with some firms charging extra for many pages. -
Affidavits and statutory declarations:
Typically Ksh 2,000–Ksh 5,000, rising with length and complexity. -
Power of attorney, deeds of assignment, or wills:
Commonly Ksh 1,000–Ksh 3,000 or more for the notarization itself, with busy firms sometimes charging up to Ksh 5,000–Ksh 10,000 for complex estate or commercial documents. -
Urgent or out‑of‑office notarization:
Many Nairobi notaries add travel or urgency surcharges, often Ksh 1,000–Ksh 5,000 extra, depending on distance and time.
What affects the cost
Key factors that push prices up or down include:
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Complexity of the document (multi‑page contracts, powers of attorney, or wills usually cost more than a one‑page affidavit).
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Law‑firm reputation and location (CBD/Westlands firms may charge more than smaller suburban practitioners).
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Whether you need only the notary seal or also drafting (some advocates bundle drafting and notarization, which can raise the total bill beyond pure notary fees).
Quick practical tip
Because fees are not tightly standardized, it is wise to ask for a clear quote from a Nairobi or local notary before showing up, specifying:
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the document type,
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number of pages,
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whether you need certified copies or urgent service.
This usually lands you in the Ksh 1,000–Ksh 5,000 band for most individual‑use cases, with higher amounts mainly for complex business or estate documents.
