Built for Massachusetts

The Modern Notary Journal for Massachusetts Notaries

Secure, tamper-evident digital record-keeping designed around Massachusetts's notary requirements. Log signings in seconds, generate court-ready reports, and stay compliant — all from your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Massachusetts notary rules at a glance

Notalog automatically validates every entry against these Massachusetts requirements.

Journal required by law
Recommended (not mandatory)
Thumbprint required
No
Maximum notary fee
$1.25
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Not currently permitted
Signer's last 4 of ID required
No
County recorded on entries
No
Journal retention period
7 years
Tamper-evident record locking
Yes — SHA-256 hash chain on every entry
Massachusetts note: Lowest maximum fee in the US at $1.25

Built for how Massachusetts notaries actually work

Everything you need — nothing you don't.

Tamper-evident by default

Every entry is locked with a cryptographic hash and timestamp — court-defensible if a Massachusetts record is ever challenged.

Massachusetts-specific validation

Fields required by Massachusetts law are enforced at entry time. Missing thumbprint or county? You'll know before you save.

Court-ready PDF exports

Export any single entry or a filtered date range as a signed, timestamped PDF — ready to hand to an attorney or court clerk.

Track every fee earned

Notalog tracks fees per entry. Run an income report for tax season with Massachusetts max-fee compliance built in.

Signer directory

Save repeat clients so future entries auto-populate. Great for mobile notaries doing back-to-back signings.

Kept for 7 years

Your Massachusetts journal is retained per state guidelines — never lost to a shoebox, water damage, or a stolen car.

Massachusetts notary journal FAQ

Do Massachusetts notaries have to keep a journal?+
Massachusetts does not legally mandate a journal for every notarial act, but the National Notary Association and every liability-insurance provider strongly recommend keeping one. It is your only defense if a signature is ever disputed in court.
Is a digital notary journal legal in Massachusetts?+
Yes. Massachusetts accepts electronic journals kept in tamper-evident formats. Notalog exceeds the requirements by cryptographically hashing every entry and preserving an audit trail.
What's the maximum fee I can charge in Massachusetts?+
Massachusetts's maximum notarial fee is currently $1.25 per act. Notalog automatically flags entries that exceed the cap.
How long do I need to keep my Massachusetts journal?+
Massachusetts requires notary journals be retained for 7 years after the last entry. Notalog stores your records for the full retention period — and you can export them at any time.
Can I use Notalog for Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Massachusetts?+
Massachusetts has not yet authorized RON, so you cannot notarize remotely for Massachusetts-based signers. Notalog will log in-person acts and any interstate RON acts you perform under other states' laws.

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