Notary fees
Massachusetts notary fees
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Notarial acts other than protest and notingMass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, § 41 | No fixed maximum |
| Protest of an instrument of $500 or moreMass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, § 41 | $1.00 per act |
| Protest of an instrument under $500Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, § 41 | $0.50 per act |
| Noting a dishonored instrument (whole cost, with recording and notices)Mass. Trial Court Law Libraries on Richardson v. UPS Store, 486 Mass. 126 (2020) | $1.25 per act |
Travel fees in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's notary fee statute is silent on travel fees. Source: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, § 41.
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Also worth knowing
- Section 41 prices only protest and noting; the state's high court held in 2020 it does not limit fees for other notarial acts.
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Figures checked against the official sources linked here on November 7, 2026. These are the legal maximums, not a quote: a notary may charge less. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so confirm with the official source before relying on a figure.
Massachusetts notary fee questions
How much can a notary charge in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts sets no fixed maximum for notarial acts other than protest and noting. Protest of an instrument of $500 or more: $1.00 per act. Protest of an instrument under $500: $0.50 per act. Noting a dishonored instrument (whole cost, with recording and notices): $1.25 per act.
Can a notary charge a travel fee in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's notary fee statute is silent on travel fees.