Free MA Notary Legal Requirements Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Massachusetts notary public can charge for an acknowledgment?

Accepted Answer

$5

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$25

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$10

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$15

Question 2

What is required for a notary public to perform a notarial act in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

A valid notary commission from the Massachusetts Secretary of State

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A special certificate issued by the federal government

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Membership in a notary association

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Completion of a legal studies degree

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a valid form of identification for a Massachusetts notary to use when verifying a signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

Employee ID from a local company

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U.S. Passport

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State-issued Driver’s License

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Military ID

Question 4

What must a Massachusetts notary do if they change their address or name?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State in writing

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Submit a new notary application

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Publish the change in a local newspaper

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Update their address in the notary journal

Question 5

What is the required action if a notary public’s seal becomes damaged or lost?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and obtain a replacement seal

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Continue using the seal until it is replaced

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Use a stamp or another form of seal temporarily

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Stop performing notarial acts until a new seal is obtained