ByMassachusetts law, only licensed attorneys may handle a real estate closing. Anotary who is not also a licensed attorney may not conduct a Massachusetts real estate closing.
"An Act Regulating Notaries Public to Protect Consumers And The Validity And Effectiveness Of Recorded Instrument" was signed by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker in October 2016. It was done with the purpose of codifying a 2004 standard of conduct for [...]







