MASSACHUSETTS NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION CERTIFICATE
A Commission Certificate is the official document issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts confirming a notary public’s appointment and authority to act. This certificate, granted by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, serves as formal proof that the notary has been duly commissioned for a seven‑year term and is empowered to perform notarial acts anywhere within the state. It includes the notary’s name, commission expiration date, and other identifying details, and it must be kept securely as part of the notary’s official records. For clients, the Commission Certificate is a visible assurance that the notary is legally authorized, properly vetted, and accountable under Massachusetts law.
