Quick answer. Notary fees in Massachusetts: No general maximum per notarization; fees are fixed only for protests. A technology services fee only if clearly disclosed and limited to actual, reasonable cost.
Fees for notarial acts in Massachusetts
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Protest for non-acceptance or non-payment, instrument of $500 or more | $1 |
| Protest, instrument under $500 | $0.50 |
| Recording the protest | $0.50 |
| Noting non-acceptance or non-payment ($0.75), total with recording and notices | $1.25 |
| Notice to each liable party | $0.25 |
| Signature on an absentee ballot envelope or other voting materials | No fee |
| Signature on a veteran's application or claim for benefits | No fee |
The Trial Court Law Libraries note that Richardson v. The UPS Store (2020) held the $1.25 cap applies only to noting.
Online and remote notarization
M.G.L. c. 222, s. 16 allows a technology services fee only if it is clearly disclosed and limited to the notary's actual, reasonable cost.
Travel and other charges
The sources we read set no travel fee. Agree on any fee with the notary before you start.
Compare with New Jersey
New Jersey sets $2.50 per act under N.J. Admin. Code 17:50-1.18. See how much a notary costs in New Jersey, or learn about remote online notarization. Whether a document notarized online is accepted depends on the receiving party and the law that applies.
Sources
- Mass.gov: Massachusetts law about notaries public (M.G.L. c. 262, s. 41 and c. 222, s. 23)
- Mass.gov: M.G.L. c. 222, s. 16
This page is general information from the official sources below, not legal advice. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the state agency before you rely on a figure. Last reviewed November 2026.
Cite this page: MCC Solutions, "Massachusetts notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/massachusetts. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Massachusetts?
No general maximum per notarization; fees are fixed only for protests. Online notarization: A technology services fee only if clearly disclosed and limited to actual, reasonable cost.
Can a Massachusetts notary charge for travel?
The sources we read set no travel fee. Agree on any fee with the notary before you start.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Mass.gov: Massachusetts law about notaries public (M.G.L. c. 262, s. 41 and c. 222, s. 23); Mass.gov: M.G.L. c. 222, s. 16.
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