Mileage

Last updated April 15, 2025

Keeping a contemporaneous mileage log lets notaries deduct business travel. The IRS standard mileage rate for 2025 is 70 cents per mile for business use, and you must document the date, purpose, and distance of each trip to claim it.

Why tracking mileage is hard for notaries

• Client appointments, courthouse visits, and supply runs often happen on the fly, making it easy to forget to record them.
• Paper logs and spreadsheets require manual entry and are prone to errors or loss.
• Missed miles add up fast—overlooked trips can mean thousands in deductions left unclaimed.

How NotaryCentral helps

• Automatically logs round-trip mileage for every scheduled appointment.
• Quickly add one-off trips, like runs to Staples for paper or toner, to stay audit ready.
• Export IRS-ready mileage reports to support your deduction at tax time.

Accurate mileage tracking maximizes deductions and keeps more of what you earn.