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"Copy certification" shall mean a notarial act in which a notary public: is presented with a document; copies or supervises the copying of the document using a photographic or electronic copying process; compares the document to the copy; and.

Notaries public hold a variety of responsibilities including witnessing signatures, issuing subpoenas, and witnessing the opening of a bank safe, vault, or box. If you wish to become a notary public, you can apply to do so by downloading the form below.

Governor Maura Healey on Wednesday signed legislation legalizing remote online notarizations (RON) to all notaries in the commonwealth. With Healey's signature, Massachusetts is now the 43rd state to legalize digital real estate closings, which started with Virginia in 2012. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2024.

Must be certified with a stamp or seal by a notary public. Must be certified by the clerk of court from the county in which the notary is commissioned. Must be certified by the Secretary of State from the state in which the document was executed.

Some common places to look for a notary are: City and town halls. Courts. Banks. Law offices. Insurance companies. Drug stores and pharmacies. In the phone book under "Notary Public"

The acknowledgment certifies that the signer of a document has appeared before the notary, personally acknowledged the contents of the document and executed it as his/her free act and deed. In order to get a notary acknowledgement, you must: First locate a notary public in your area and arrange a meeting.