Posted by Tina_MA on 8/1/05 12:01pm
Msg #56169

Massachusetts Notaries

After reading a few of the posts posted here regarding Massachusetts Notaries and their duties, I felt it imperative to post links to the following:

* Massachusetts Trial Court Law Library, subject: Massachusetts Law About Notaries Public: http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/notary.html

* Executive Order 455 (04-04), Standards of Conduct for Notaries Public: http://www.mass.gov/legal/docs/EO455finalrevised.doc

Please remember, each state/commonwealth has their own laws, regulations, statues, and procedures pertaining to the Notaries under their jurisdiction. You should always check with your own state officials before looking to any other group for procedurals answers.

Reply by Estelle--- MA on 8/1/05 3:50pm
Msg #56220

Hi Tina....

I too am a Notary Public commissioned by the Commonwealth.

What exactly did you read regarding Massachusetts Notaries that compelled you to post the MA laws about notaries?

I'm just curious because I saw another Massachusetts Notary from the past who was harassed and not taken seriously on this board. I'm not sure why, but I guess now we will never know.

TIA

Reply by Estelle--MA on 8/1/05 4:05pm
Msg #56223

In regards to your reply to one of my posts earlier....

entitled "Massachusetts Notaries ------- Important Information"

I wasn't intending on posting false information. I didn't believe it, which is why I posted the message asking if other notaries recieved this information. I truly didn't believe it because (1) we would have gotten a letter from the Governor's office, and (2) issuing temporary restraining orders when probable cause exists seems like the practice of law to me. What constitutes probable cause is the practice of law.

Just thought I'd add this.

Respectively,
Estelle