An Act modernizing notary services

This bill modernizes Massachusetts notary services by clarifying rules for remote online notarizations and updating definitions for legal terms like "acknowledgment." It specifically allows notaries to perform certain duties using communication technology, provided the signer appears in person within the same physical location as the notary. The legislation also restricts non-lawyers from managing real estate closings or giving legal advice regarding property titles, ensuring that only licensed attorneys handle these specific tasks. By amending existing state laws, the act aims to streamline the notarization process while maintaining clear boundaries between notarial acts and legal representation.