--- title: "Massachusetts Notary Fees: What a Notary May Charge | MCC" description: "What a Massachusetts notary may charge for each act, plus online notarization fees, travel notes and links to the official sources." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/massachusetts" --- Notary fees · Updated November 2026 # Massachusetts notary fees: what a notary may charge 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. Here is the detail, with links to the official sources. By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions ✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. [See the credentials](/about/credentials) **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. Need this notarized? [Online notarization for signers in Massachusetts](/notary/online-notary/massachusetts). ## 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](/notary/guides/how-much-does-a-notary-cost-in-new-jersey), or [learn about remote online notarization](/notary/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)](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-notaries-public) - [Mass.gov: M.G.L. c. 222, s. 16](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mass-general-laws-c222-ss-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. ### Other states - [All states](/notary/fees-by-state) - [Alabama](/notary/fees-by-state/alabama) - [Alaska](/notary/fees-by-state/alaska) - [Arizona](/notary/fees-by-state/arizona) - [Arkansas](/notary/fees-by-state/arkansas) - [California](/notary/fees-by-state/california) - [Colorado](/notary/fees-by-state/colorado) - [Connecticut](/notary/fees-by-state/connecticut) - [Delaware](/notary/fees-by-state/delaware) - [District of Columbia](/notary/fees-by-state/district-of-columbia) - [Florida](/notary/fees-by-state/florida) - [Georgia](/notary/fees-by-state/georgia) - [Hawaii](/notary/fees-by-state/hawaii) - [Idaho](/notary/fees-by-state/idaho) - [Illinois](/notary/fees-by-state/illinois) - [Indiana](/notary/fees-by-state/indiana) - [Iowa](/notary/fees-by-state/iowa) - [Kansas](/notary/fees-by-state/kansas) - [Kentucky](/notary/fees-by-state/kentucky) - [Louisiana](/notary/fees-by-state/louisiana) - [Maine](/notary/fees-by-state/maine) - [Maryland](/notary/fees-by-state/maryland) - [Michigan](/notary/fees-by-state/michigan) - [Minnesota](/notary/fees-by-state/minnesota) - [Mississippi](/notary/fees-by-state/mississippi) - [Missouri](/notary/fees-by-state/missouri) - [Montana](/notary/fees-by-state/montana) - [Nebraska](/notary/fees-by-state/nebraska) - [Nevada](/notary/fees-by-state/nevada) - [New Hampshire](/notary/fees-by-state/new-hampshire) - [New Mexico](/notary/fees-by-state/new-mexico) - [New York](/notary/fees-by-state/new-york) - [North Carolina](/notary/fees-by-state/north-carolina) - [North Dakota](/notary/fees-by-state/north-dakota) - [Ohio](/notary/fees-by-state/ohio) - [Oklahoma](/notary/fees-by-state/oklahoma) - [Oregon](/notary/fees-by-state/oregon) - [Pennsylvania](/notary/fees-by-state/pennsylvania) - [Rhode Island](/notary/fees-by-state/rhode-island) - [South Carolina](/notary/fees-by-state/south-carolina) - [South Dakota](/notary/fees-by-state/south-dakota) - [Tennessee](/notary/fees-by-state/tennessee) - [Texas](/notary/fees-by-state/texas) - [Utah](/notary/fees-by-state/utah) - [Vermont](/notary/fees-by-state/vermont) - [Virginia](/notary/fees-by-state/virginia) - [Washington](/notary/fees-by-state/washington) - [West Virginia](/notary/fees-by-state/west-virginia) - [Wisconsin](/notary/fees-by-state/wisconsin) - [Wyoming](/notary/fees-by-state/wyoming) Do it yourself ### Massachusetts Notary Starter Kit Massachusetts notaries are appointed by the Governor with the Governor's Council, and one of your four references must be a lawyer. 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