Personal Appearance and Identification
When notarizing a signature, the signer must personally appear before the notary and provide satisfactory evidence of identity. Acceptable identification may include government‑issued photo IDs or other forms permitted by law.
If the notary personally knows the signer, formal identification is not required—personal knowledge is considered “satisfactory evidence” under Massachusetts law.
Once the signer is properly identified, and the notary is satisfied that the document is being signed willingly and without coercion, the notary will complete the notarial certificate associated with the document.
If the notary personally knows the signer, formal identification is not required—personal knowledge is considered “satisfactory evidence” under Massachusetts law.
Once the signer is properly identified, and the notary is satisfied that the document is being signed willingly and without coercion, the notary will complete the notarial certificate associated with the document.
