MA Notary Notary Fees and Compensation

Question 1

Does Massachusetts law set a maximum fee that a notary public may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

No, Massachusetts does not cap notary fees by statute

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Yes, $1.25 per signature

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Yes, $1.00 per signature

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Yes, $5.00 per act

Question 2

Can a Massachusetts notary charge a travel fee in addition to a per-act fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon in advance

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No, only the per-act fee is permitted

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Only for remote online notarizations

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Only for government-related documents

Question 3

Can a Massachusetts notary waive their fee entirely?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a notary may freely waive all fees

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No, the notary must always charge at least the minimum

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Only for non-profit organizations

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Only with the Secretary of State's approval

Question 4

If a Massachusetts notary's employer pays their commissioning costs, can the employer set the notary's fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an employer may set fee policies for notarizations performed during employment

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No, fee-setting is the notary's sole right

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Only if the employer is a financial institution

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Only with written consent from the Secretary of State

Question 5

Should a Massachusetts notary disclose their fee before performing a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Yes, fees should be disclosed to the signer before the act is performed

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No, fees can be disclosed afterward

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Only for fees over $10

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Only for commercial transactions

Question 6

May a Massachusetts notary charge a fee for a notarization they ultimately refuse to perform?

Accepted Answer

No, a fee may not be charged for a service not rendered

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Yes, for their time

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Only if the signer was at fault for the refusal

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Only if travel was involved