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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Massachusetts

Massachusetts allows remote notarization by a registered remote notary under G.L. c. 222, section 28, effective January 1, 2024.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Massachusetts at a glance

Remote online notarization
Yes
The notary must register as a remote notary with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Wills, codicils and election records cannot be notarized remotely.
RON law and effective date
G.L. c. 222, 28, effective January 1, 2024
Added by St. 2023, c. 2.

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The rules in Massachusetts

Is remote online notarization allowed in Massachusetts?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Massachusetts: yes. The notary must register as a remote notary with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Wills, codicils and election records cannot be notarized remotely.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Massachusetts, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Massachusetts: G.L. c. 222, 28, effective January 1, 2024. Added by St. 2023, c. 2.

Where do the Massachusetts notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 222, 28. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.