Notary Services
No Notary Services for the Following
- Real estate transactions (must be notarized by an attorney or a notary public employed by an attorney per MGL Ch. 222 § 17)
- Easements
- Wills and Living Wills since there may be compelling doubt about whether the principal knows the consequences of the transaction or document requiring the notarial act
- Certain documents including but not limited to: copy certifications, powers of attorney, living trusts, irrevocable trusts, trusts, codicils, depositions, deeds, real estate closings, and mortgages
Before You Come In
- An appointment with the Town Clerk is required
- A valid, unexpired, government-issued photo identification is required
- The document(s) cannot already have been signed nor dated
- The document must contain the appropriate Notarial Statement or Clause, or one will be stamped on the document by the Notary
- Only documents in English will be notarized
- Notaries will not provide service if the customer, document, or circumstances of the request for Notary Service raise any issue of authenticity, ambiguity, doubt, or uncertainty. In this event, the Notary may, at his/her sole discretion, decline to provide Notary Services.
Where Else Can I Find a Notary?
- You may also contact the Assessor’s Office at 978-464-2104 for notary services
- You can also find notaries at places like banks, credit unions, law offices, mail and shipping stores, libraries, and online notary services.