Become a Notary Public in Massachusetts
Massachusetts commissions notaries by application — there is no state exam. Commissions are handled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Commissions Section); appointed by the Governor with the Governor's Council — always confirm current requirements, fees, and forms with them directly.
No exam doesn't mean no preparation
Know your duties before your first notarization
Massachusetts notaries are personally liable for improper notarizations. Our Massachusetts study track covers identification rules, certificate wording, journal practices, fees, and prohibited acts — the things that get commissions suspended.