Updated March 05, 2024
A Massachusetts notary acknowledgment form is a document signed by a notary public to officially verify a signature on a legal document. The notary acts as a witness to the signature of the document in order to certify that the signer has signed of their own free will and is not under any duress. Once the notary confirms the signer’s identity, they will notarize the document by providing their signature and seal on the notary acknowledgment form.
Laws – § 222:15
Notary Public Application – Use this form to apply to become a notary public. Use this link to order the Notary Journal, which contains all the rules and regulations regarding a notary public.
How to Notarize in Massachusetts (5 steps)
1. Find a Notary
Find a notary public near you. You should be able to find a notary at one (1) of the following locations:
- Banks or Credit Unions (PNC Bank has the most branches in Maryland)
- UPS Stores
- Private Notary Services
- Courts and law offices
- City and town halls
Verify a Notary in Massachusetts
Massachusetts does not currently offer an online notary verification service. In order to obtain information about a notary, contact the Public Records Division in the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office.
Alternately, some counties have the ability to provide details about notaries commissioned by them. Contact the county clerk’s office to see if they can be of assistance.
How to Write (For Notary)
Step 1 – Download the Massachusetts Notary Acknowledgment form in PDF, Microsoft Word, or Open Document Text format.
Step 2 – Provide the name of the county you are in, the date, your name, and the name of the document signer.
Step 3 – Next, enter the type of identification that the signer used to prove their identity to you.
Step 4 – Fill in the blank(s) where appropriate to indicate what kind of document you are witnessing.
Step 5 – Provide your signature and seal where indicated.
