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Home→Tools→Signing Requirements Checker→Massachusetts→Will

What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Massachusetts?

Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for wills in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Massachusetts requires 2 witnesses for a will.M.G.L. c. 190B § 2-502Verified Apr 15, 2026 Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.

Notarization is not required for a will to be valid in Massachusetts.M.G.L. c. 190B § 2-502Verified Apr 15, 2026 However, notarization Makes the will self-proving, avoiding witness testimony at probate.

Massachusetts has authorized Remote Online Notarization for many documents, but wills are specifically excluded.M.G.L. c. 190B § 2-502Verified Apr 15, 2026 In-person notarization is required.

To execute a will in Massachusetts: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Wet signature and in-person notary required

Yes. Massachusetts has adopted the Uniform Probate Code, which validates a will under any of three tests: it complied with the law of the place of execution, the law of the testator's domicile when signed, or the law of the testator's domicile at death (UPC § 2-506). A will signed in another state is recognized in Massachusetts if any of those tests passes. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit — if the foreign will doesn't have one, witnesses may need to testify during probate. See the Massachusetts document portability tool for the full breakdown.

Will Signing in Massachusetts

Massachusetts requires 2M.G.L. c. 190B § 2-502Verified Apr 15, 2026 witnesses for a will, and notarization is NoM.G.L. c. 190B § 2-502Verified Apr 15, 2026. These requirements are set by state statute and apply regardless of where the document was prepared.

Massachusetts has authorized Remote Online Notarization for some document types, but wills are specifically excluded. In-person notarization is required for this document — the state's RON authorization doesn't reach this category.

Once you've reviewed the signing requirements, create your Massachusetts will with the Massachusetts will builder. The form includes all required signature blocks and a self-proving affidavit where applicable.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated April 15, 2026

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