Power of Attorney Notarized Anywhere.
Massachusetts Power of Attorney notarization at your home, hospital bedside, nursing home, attorney’s office, or our Tewksbury location. Durable POA, healthcare proxy, limited POA, real estate POA, military POA, and business POA all handled with care. NNA-certified since 2007. Mobile statewide 7 days a week with confirmed booking. Multilingual: English, Arabic, French.
Three Reasons Massachusetts Families Trust Us
Powers of Attorney are personal, time-sensitive, and often emotionally heavy. We treat every signing with discretion, patience, and clinical-grade attention to detail.
Massachusetts Power of Attorney Notarization
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document by which one person (the “principal”) appoints another person (the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to act on the principal’s behalf in financial, business, or personal matters. In Massachusetts, Powers of Attorney are governed by the Massachusetts Uniform Power of Attorney Act (MUPOAA), which standardized POA execution rules across the Commonwealth and clarified how agents must act in the principal’s best interests.
For a Power of Attorney to be widely accepted – by banks, lenders, the Registry of Deeds, the IRS, foreign governments, and most institutions – the principal’s signature must be acknowledged before a Massachusetts notary public. We make that step fast and painless: at your home, at the principal’s hospital or nursing-home bed, at an attorney’s conference room, or at our Tewksbury office.
The most common Massachusetts Powers of Attorney we notarize
Different POAs serve different purposes. The four below cover the vast majority of signings we handle each week.
Durable POA
The most common form. Survives the principal’s incapacity. Used for ongoing financial management – banking, bills, taxes, real estate, and investment decisions.
Healthcare Proxy
Separate Massachusetts document under MGL Ch. 201D. Appoints a medical decision-maker if the principal is unable to communicate. Two witnesses required.
Real Estate POA
Authorizes the agent to sign deeds, mortgages, and closing documents at a Registry of Deeds. Notarization is required for recording.
Business / Corporate POA
Authorizes signing of corporate filings, contracts, banking resolutions, and operating decisions on behalf of an LLC, corporation, or partnership.
Limited / Special POA
Narrowly scoped to a single transaction or short time window – for example, signing a vehicle title or one specific contract.
Military POA
For service members deploying or stationed away. Subject to special federal protections under 10 U.S.C. § 1044a.
Springing POA
Takes effect only upon a triggering event (typically incapacity certified by a physician). Less common, more complex.
International / Embassy POA
For property, inheritance, or family matters in another country. Often requires apostille after notarization. We handle both.
What to bring to your POA notarization
- The unsigned POA document, drafted by an attorney or obtained from a trusted source. We do not supply forms or templates.
- A current government-issued photo ID with the principal’s name and signature – Massachusetts driver’s license, U.S. passport, U.S. passport card, state ID, military ID, or permanent resident card.
- Witnesses if your document requires them. Healthcare Proxies need two; ordinary POAs typically don’t, but some institutions prefer them. We can usually provide one staff witness on request.
- The agent does not need to be present at signing; only the principal must appear in person.
- Method of payment. Cash, all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Zelle, and business checks accepted.
Pricing – in-office & mobile
| Service | Price |
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| In-office POA notarization (per signature) | $45 |
| Each additional signature on the same document | $15 |
| Zone I — Tewksbury, Gardner, Ashby, Athol | From $125 |
| Zone II — Nearby towns (Lowell, Andover, Woburn, Worcester, Leominster and more) | From $179 |
| Zone III — Metro Boston and beyond (Boston, Cambridge, Newton, North Andover and more) | From $250 |
| Hospital / nursing-home rush visit | Zone rate + $25 coordination + rush surcharge |
| Witness service (when we provide a staff witness) | $10 / witness |
| Evening / weekend mobile surcharge | +$25 |
We bill closing attorneys, hospital social workers, and corporate clients directly when requested. For high-volume estate-planning practices, we offer a preferred-vendor rate sheet with priority scheduling.
Capacity – what we look for and what we don’t
A notary’s role is to verify the signer’s identity and confirm that the signer is signing voluntarily. We are not medical professionals and do not assess legal capacity. However, Massachusetts law requires that the signer understand the basic nature of the document being signed. If the principal cannot answer simple questions about who they are, where they are, or what they’re signing – for example, due to advanced dementia, sedation, or unconsciousness – we will respectfully decline the notarization and ask the family to consult an attorney about appropriate next steps (such as guardianship or conservatorship).
Hours
| In-Office | Mon–Fri 10–5 |
| In-Office Booking | Required |
| Mobile | 7 Days a Week |
| Mobile Booking | Confirmed |
Mobile 7 days a week with confirmed booking. Same-day and emergency hospital visits accommodated when possible.
In-Office Address
HireMobileNotary.com
1215 Main Street, Suite 115
Tewksbury, MA 01876
Bring to Your Visit
- ✓Unsigned POA document
- ✓Valid photo ID (principal)
- ✓Witnesses (if required)
- ✓Method of payment
Accepted IDs
- ✓MA driver’s license
- ✓U.S. passport / passport card
- ✓State-issued ID
- ✓Military ID
- ✓Permanent resident card
IDs must be current and unexpired per Massachusetts notary law.
Languages
Hanson is fluent in all three. No interpreter required.
How a POA Notarization Works With Us
Most Power of Attorney appointments take 10 to 25 minutes from arrival to completed seal – longer for hospital visits with multiple witnesses or multi-page packets.
1. Book the appointment
Call (978) 424-4629 for Hanson direct, (978) 851-0199 for the office, or use the online booking form. Tell us the type of POA, the principal’s location, whether witnesses are needed, the deadline, and any language preference. We confirm same-day or next-day appointments routinely; hospital and nursing-home visits typically dispatch within hours.
2. Confirm the document is ready
The POA document must be drafted in advance – by a Massachusetts attorney, an estate-planning professional, a financial institution, or a trusted online service. We do not draft documents and we cannot recommend which type to use. The signature page must be present, and the document should not be pre-signed.
3. We arrive and verify identity
At the agreed location, the notary verifies the principal’s government-issued photo ID, confirms the principal can answer basic identity questions, and reviews the document for completeness. For hospital visits, we coordinate with the floor nurse to confirm the principal is awake and able to sign before walking in.
4. Signing, witnesses, seal, journal
The principal signs in the notary’s presence. Witnesses (if required, especially for Healthcare Proxies) sign next, attesting that the principal appeared sound of mind. The notary applies the embossed/inked seal, completes the acknowledgment block, and logs the transaction in the notary journal as required by state regulation.
5. You receive the original
The fully executed POA is yours immediately. We can provide certified copies, scan the document for emergency emailing to a hospital or attorney, or coordinate with our apostille service if the POA is destined for use abroad.
POA Notary Coverage Across Massachusetts
Mobile POA service covers Greater Boston, the Merrimack Valley, MetroWest, North Shore, Worcester County, and beyond. In-office is in Tewksbury. Frequent hospital and nursing-home visits across:
- Boston
- Cambridge
- Brookline
- Newton
- Somerville
- Medford
- Quincy
- Watertown
- Arlington
- Lexington
- Burlington
- Waltham
- Woburn
- Reading
- Bedford
- Concord
- Tewksbury
- Wilmington
- Billerica
- Chelmsford
- Lowell
- Andover
- North Andover
- Lawrence
- Methuen
- Dracut
- Fitchburg
- Leominster
Don’t see your city? Call (978) 424-4629 – we likely cover it. Statewide trips are scheduled regularly for hospital and family POAs.
Documents Often Notarized Alongside a POA
Estate-planning, hospital, and real-estate POAs rarely come alone. Bundle related documents into one visit and save the second appointment fee.
POA Notary FAQs
Quick answers to the questions families ask most.
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Does a Power of Attorney have to be notarized in Massachusetts?
Yes for most Powers of Attorney used in Massachusetts. Under the Massachusetts Uniform Power of Attorney Act (MUPOAA), a POA signature is presumed valid when acknowledged before a Massachusetts notary public. POAs that will be recorded at a Registry of Deeds (such as real estate POAs) require notarization to be accepted for recording. Some institutions also require additional witnesses; we coordinate witnesses on-site when needed.
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What is the difference between a Power of Attorney and a Healthcare Proxy?
In Massachusetts, a Power of Attorney appoints an agent to handle financial, legal, or business matters. A Healthcare Proxy – governed by a separate statute, MGL Chapter 201D – appoints an agent to make medical decisions if the principal becomes unable to make them. Healthcare Proxies require two competent adult witnesses (neither the agent nor the alternate). We notarize and witness both documents.
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Can the principal sign a POA in the hospital?
Yes – provided the principal is cognizant and able to sign. We routinely make bedside notary visits to Mass General, Brigham, Lahey Burlington, Lowell General, Newton-Wellesley, Beth Israel, and Tufts, plus nursing homes, rehab centers, and assisted living facilities. The principal must understand what they are signing. We coordinate with the floor nurse or social-work team in advance.
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What ID does the principal need?
A current, unexpired government-issued photo ID with the principal’s name and signature. Acceptable IDs include a Massachusetts driver’s license, U.S. passport, U.S. passport card, state ID, military ID, or permanent resident card. Expired IDs cannot be accepted under Massachusetts notary law, even for hospital and bedside visits.
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How much does it cost to notarize a Power of Attorney?
In-office Power of Attorney notarization at our Tewksbury location starts at $45 per signature, by appointment Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM. Mobile POA notarization at your home, hospital, nursing home, or office is available 7 days a week with confirmed booking; mobile visits follow our zone rates, from $125 (Zone I), $179 (Zone II) or $250 (Zone III), plus surcharges for evenings, weekends and urgency.
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Can you provide witnesses for the Power of Attorney?
For Healthcare Proxies, two competent adult witnesses are required, and neither can be the named agent or alternate. For most Powers of Attorney under MUPOAA, witnesses are not strictly required but are sometimes preferred by lenders, banks, or foreign governments. We can typically provide one staff witness on request. The signer is responsible for arranging the second witness if required.
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Can you notarize a Power of Attorney in Arabic or French?
Yes. Hanson Webb is fully fluent in English, Arabic, and French and can witness signatures and confirm comprehension in any of the three languages. Especially valuable for international family POAs, dual-citizenship paperwork, and embassy-bound documents. The notarial certificate must be completed in English, but signers do not need an interpreter.
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Do you provide the Power of Attorney form?
No – we do not draft, prepare, or supply Power of Attorney forms. We are notaries, not attorneys. The principal should obtain the appropriate POA form from a licensed Massachusetts attorney, an estate-planning service, a hospital social worker (for healthcare proxy), or a financial institution. We notarize the form once it’s properly drafted and ready for signature.
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Can a Power of Attorney be remote online notarized?
Massachusetts permits remote online notarization for many documents, but Powers of Attorney destined for recording at a Registry of Deeds, foreign use, or institutional acceptance generally require wet-ink signatures and a physical notary seal. We strongly recommend in-person notarization (in-office or mobile) for any POA to ensure broad acceptance.
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How quickly can you come for an urgent or hospital POA?
Same-day mobile appointments are typically available across Greater Boston, the Merrimack Valley, MetroWest, and the North Shore. Hospital and bedside visits are scheduled around the principal’s medical situation. Book online and we can usually dispatch within a few hours during business hours, including evenings and weekends.
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In-office in Tewksbury starts at $45, Mon–Fri 10–5 by appointment. Mobile 7 days a week with confirmed booking – including hospital and nursing-home visits.
1215 Main Street, Suite 115, Tewksbury, MA 01876
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