Notarization in Saudi Arabia runs on two parallel tracks: a completely free government digital track through the Najiz portal, and a licensed private notary track through the Mwathiq platform, priced within binding statutory limits. As part of the Najiz guides on Hala Law, this page covers what is free and what is paid, the minimum and maximum fees set by the Executive Regulations of the Notarization Law, and the actual ranges seen in the market.

Track one: fully free services via Najiz

Individuals and sole proprietors can use the Ministry of Justice's Najiz portal, logging in through National Single Sign-On (Nafath), to run the full electronic power-of-attorney lifecycle at no charge (0 SAR):

  • Issue an electronic POA.
  • Revoke an existing POA.
  • Manage and review POAs.

This digital infrastructure removes the need to visit physical notary public offices for standard transactions, and the service is available to citizens and expatriates alike. Najiz self-service is fully subsidized by the state to promote digital inclusion, so there is no fee regardless of when the request is made.

A worked example from the source material: a citizen logs into Najiz via the Nafath application at 10:00 PM to issue a POA to their sibling to manage a local bank account — the final cost is 0 SAR, because electronic POAs initiated by individuals via the Ministry of Justice's public digital portal are simply unpriced.

For step-by-step issuance, clause selection, and authentication details, see the guide to the electronic power of attorney on Najiz.

Track two: private notaries on the Mwathiq platform

The Ministry of Justice licenses private-sector notaries through the Mwathiq platform for those who need:

  • Complex corporate transactions.
  • Real estate title transfers (ifragh).
  • Service outside standard working hours or at a private location chosen by the client.

Here the service is paid, but the Executive Regulations of the Notarization Law impose strict minimum and maximum limits on the fee for each service type, preventing price gouging in this privatized market.

Statutory fee limits for private notaries

| Private notary (Mwathiq) service | Statutory minimum (SAR) | Statutory maximum (SAR) | | --- | --- | --- | | Powers of attorney (agencies) | 100 | 4,000 | | Declarations and mortgages | 100 | 4,000 | | Real estate transfers (title deeds) | 100 | 5,000 | | Corporate contracts and marriage contracts | 100 | 5,000 |

These limits are per the latest source check in June 2026.

Actual market prices

Although the statutory caps allow fees of up to 5,000 SAR, competition among notaries keeps actual prices substantially lower for routine work:

  • A basic individual POA with a private notary: typically 75 to 300 SAR.
  • Corporate contract amendments and real estate transfers: 1,000 to 5,000 SAR depending on the complexity of the document and the location of the signing.

What a notary quotes depends on the nature and complexity of the document and where the service is delivered — always within the statutory cap.

When does a private notary make sense?

Free Najiz self-service covers routine electronic POAs for individuals. A private notary becomes relevant when:

  • The transaction needs notarization outside official working hours.
  • The signing is to happen at a private location — a company office or a home — rather than at a government venue.
  • The document is a complex corporate instrument or a real estate transfer requiring attendance and specialized drafting.

Conversely, if the need is a routine individual POA that can be completed self-service on Najiz, the free track is available around the clock at no cost.

When do you need a licensed professional?

The information here is a general framework on notarization fees and tracks, not an assessment of any specific case. The matter moves closer to specialist territory when:

  • The document involves a high-value real estate transfer or intertwined mortgage arrangements.
  • Corporate contracts involve multiple parties or ongoing obligations requiring precise drafting.
  • A choice between the free track and a private notary must be weighed in a transaction with lasting legal effects.

In those situations, everything turns on the facts of the case and the nature of the document, which are assessed case by case.