Massachusetts § 15A - Justices and notaries; acting after expiration of commission; validation certificate
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15A — Justices and notaries; acting after expiration of commission; validation certificate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15A. Justices and notaries; acting after expiration of commission; validation certificate
Section 15A. If a notary public, whose name has been changed by marriage or decree of court and who has failed to re-register as required by law, or a notary public or justice of the peace whose commission has expired, continues to act as such after such change of name or expiration the state secretary, upon the application of such person and the payment of a fee of five dollars, may issue a certificate validating all such acts done after such change of name or expiration.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 15A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15A cover?
Section 15A ("Justices and notaries; acting after expiration of commission; validation certificate") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 15A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 15A" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 15A apply to my situation?
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