Notarization Recording Requirement

The Worcester District Registry of Deeds in conformity with Massachusetts Executive Order No. 455 requires that Notary Clauses must contain the following:

1. Name of the Person/s who signed the document
2. How the Notary identified the Person/s signing the document
3. Name of the Notary Public
4. Expiration date of the Notary Public

Documents containing Massachusetts acknowledgments will not be recorded in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds if they fail to comply with the Executive Order No. 455.

For more information and examples on the Executive Order click here.