Massachusetts Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws
Enacted, Not Yet in UseLast verified September 2026
Can you notarize online in Massachusetts? Yes, with a notary commissioned in another state.
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Quick Facts
- Status
- Enacted, Not Yet in Use
- Year Enacted
- 2023
- Statute
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 222, § 28
- Bill Number
- H.58 (St. 2023, c. 2, § 33)
Massachusetts RON Law Overview
Massachusetts enacted remote online notarization effective January 1, 2024 (G.L. c. 222, § 28), but the Secretary of the Commonwealth has not opened the required registration and training, so Massachusetts notaries cannot yet perform it.
Key details for Massachusetts
Enacted by H.58 (St. 2023, c. 2, § 33). Signer location: Anywhere; if outside the U.S., the record must relate to a U.S. matter or property and signing must not be prohibited by the foreign state. The notary must be physically located in the state during the act.
Legal Citations
Document Restrictions
Massachusetts restricts certain document types from RON:
Massachusetts' remote notarization law excludes wills and codicils and records relating to the electoral process (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 222, § 28). The law is not yet in use: notary training and registration have not opened.
Interstate Recognition
Massachusetts generally recognizes remote online notarizations performed by notaries commissioned in other states that have enacted equivalent RON legislation. Documents notarized via RON in another state may be accepted for recording and legal purposes in Massachusetts, subject to compliance with the originating state's RON requirements.
Online Notary Availability in Massachusetts
Notaron is available 24/7 across Massachusetts. See location-specific guides for major Massachusetts cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal in Massachusetts?
Yes, with a notary commissioned in a state that authorizes it. Massachusetts enacted remote online notarization effective January 1, 2024 (G.L. c. 222, § 28), but the Secretary of the Commonwealth has not opened the required registration and training, so Massachusetts notaries cannot yet perform it.
What are the identity verification requirements for RON in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts sets no identity rules for remote online notarization of its own yet, because its notaries cannot currently perform full RON. When you notarize online from Massachusetts, identity verification follows the law of the state where your notary is commissioned.
Do I need a special endorsement to perform RON in Massachusetts?
Not currently: Massachusetts notaries cannot yet perform full remote online notarization, so there is no Massachusetts RON endorsement in use.
What technology is required for RON in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts sets no RON technology rules of its own yet. When you notarize online from Massachusetts, the session follows the technology standards of the state where your notary is commissioned.
Does Massachusetts accept out-of-state RON?
Yes. Massachusetts generally accepts remote online notarizations performed by notaries commissioned in other states; individual recording offices and agencies may have their own requirements.
Are there document restrictions for RON in Massachusetts?
Yes, Massachusetts restricts certain document types from being notarized via RON. Massachusetts' remote notarization law excludes wills and codicils and records relating to the electoral process (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 222, § 28). The law is not yet in use: notary training and registration have not opened. Check with local recording offices for the most current list of accepted document types.