Online notary in Massachusetts

Massachusetts enacted remote-notarization authority, but the Secretary’s current guidance says required training and notification are not yet available and notaries should not use remote platforms.

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Massachusetts notary requirements

Responsible office: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State authorization and ONC account setup are separate. The guidance below covers the named requirements; use the linked official instructions for your application and the particular notarial act.

Follow the regulator’s implementation notice

The Secretary’s remote-online-notarization page says notaries must complete required training and notify the office before using an online platform. The office states that both steps are not yet available and instructs notaries not to use remote platforms at this time.

Do not treat enactment as permission to start

The 2023 law and a subscription purchase do not by themselves complete the required operational prerequisites. Check the Secretary’s current implementation notice before planning Massachusetts notary onboarding.

A signer’s location is a separate question

A Massachusetts resident’s possible use of an eligible out-of-state notary is different from a Massachusetts notary’s authority. Ask support to review the document, signer location and recipient requirements rather than assuming nationwide service.

Location, documents and acceptance

Do not begin Massachusetts-notary RON onboarding while the regulator’s instruction remains in place. For a signer in Massachusetts, ask support about an eligible out-of-state notary and recipient acceptance.

A signer’s residence does not by itself determine a notary’s authority. An eligible out-of-state notary’s service is a separate question from a locally commissioned notary’s authority. Ask the document recipient about acceptance, witnesses, originals and recording requirements before scheduling.

Official requirements and application resources

Massachusetts remote online notarization notice

ONC setup

Contact support about signer options. This page does not offer Massachusetts-notary RON signup while the state’s implementation prerequisites are unavailable.

State education, platform training, insurance, credentials and subscription charges serve different purposes. Confirm the current ONC onboarding materials, supported digital-certificate issuers and any account upload requirements with support. A PKI digital certificate, an electronic signature, an electronic seal and a completed notarial certificate are distinct items.

ONC’s remote workflow uses identity verification and live audio-video communication. The permitted identity methods depend on the applicable state rules and supported workflow; KBA is not every state’s only lawful method. A platform journal or storage service does not remove the notary’s custody, retention, backup or access duties. Confirm arrangements for exports and records after account closure before relying on the service.

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ONC pricing

ONC subscription and transaction charges are separate from government application fees, state education, bonds, insurance and digital credentials. Confirm state eligibility and the supported workflow before purchasing.

Notary Essentials is also shown at checkout: $14.95 per month, billed annually at $179.40. Confirm its current transaction terms with support before choosing a plan.

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Notary Professional

$19.95Per month, billed annually
$239.40 annual subscription

Professional RON transactions: $9.95 per document, including one seal and one signer. Additional seals: $4.00 each. Additional signers: $4.00 each.

These RON transaction charges are additional to the subscription. Confirm IPEN and eSignature access and charges separately. Review the billing cycle, total charge and renewal terms at checkout.

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Notary Enterprise

Custom pricing

Discuss your organization’s notaries, eligible jurisdictions, transaction volume and workflow.

Massachusetts notary FAQs

What is the remote-notary process in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts enacted remote-notarization authority, but the Secretary’s current guidance says required training and notification are not yet available and notaries should not use remote platforms.

Can a signer be outside Massachusetts?

Does an ONC plan authorize me to notarize remotely?

No. State commissioning, any required remote or electronic authorization, and the applicable provider requirements are separate from an ONC subscription. Confirm the workflow with support before purchasing a plan.