How to Become a Notary in Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

No

Exam Required

No

Background Check Required

Bond Requirement

No

Commission Term

7 years

Journal Required

Yes

Stamp Requirement

Yes

Last updated

August , 2025

Steps to Become a Notary in Massachusetts

Education:

Not required.

Education Final:

No training is required.

Exam:

No exam is required

Exam Final:

No exam is required.

Background Check Final:

No background check is required

Bond:

Massachusetts does not require a surety bond for notaries public.

Bond Final:

No bond is required

Applictation:

Please check the link for more details: https://www.mass.gov/doc/notary-public-application/download

Applictation Final:

Yes, application and a fee required

Order Supplies Final:

Stamp Required

File Oath And Commission:

A Massachusetts notary commission is valid for seven years from commissioning date (date sworn or commission issuance). Expiration date on certificate. Renew to continue serving.

File Oath And Commission Final:

Yes, an Oath is required

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Massachusetts Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

The governor appoints Massachusetts notaries public with the advice and consent of the Governor’s Council. The Public Records Division in the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office processes renewal notary applications, updates notaries’ record information, maintains notaries’ appointments, and authenticates their notarial acts.

Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.