NOTARY RESOURCES
Notary Resources
Thinking about becoming a notary in Massachusetts, or already commissioned and looking to grow? Start here. These guides come from over 20 years of running a notary and apostille business in Boston.
Becoming a notary
Reasons to become a notary
Why people become notaries, and the step-by-step path to a Massachusetts commission. Read the article
Notary requirements in Massachusetts
Who qualifies, what the application asks for, and how long it takes. Read the article
The notary application
How to complete the Commonwealth's application, including the four signatures. Read the article
Notary education
Training and continuing education that make you a better notary. Read the article
Notary practice
Notaries and attorneys
What a notary can do, what an attorney can do, and why notaries can't give legal advice. Read the article
The roles of a notary
Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths and copy certifications. Read the article
Identifying signers
Acceptable ID and how notaries confirm who's signing. Read the article
Training from experienced notaries
We're developing training for notaries who want to build skills in apostilles, corporate clients and mobile work. Join our interest list to hear when it's available.
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