Legal Notice FAQs

Do I have to create an account?

 Yes, in order to save an order or complete an order, it will be necessary to create an account. To create an account you will only need to choose a user name and password and provide your contact information. This is the same information you’d provide if calling the newspaper and placing an order.

Can I work on my notice and save it without submitting?

Yes, you can choose to ‘save for later” and a saved version will appear under “my notices” It will be necessary to create an account to use this feature.

What day should I choose for my legal notice to print?

Almost all legal notices have specific dates they need to run by. For Probate or Family Court notices, please refer to the order of notice the court provided you which should list your return date and how long before that date the notice needs to print. Typically it’s at least one week, sometimes two.

For municipal notices (Conservation Commission, ZBA, liquor license etc.) the city/town should provide you with the date it needs to run or the deadline date i.e. the date the notice must run or before. If you have any questions, please contact the city/town.

How much will my notice be?

The price is per column inch. After you’ve added the text to the template, the system will calculate and show the updated price for that size.

How do I pay for my notice?

If you have a billable account with us you can choose to have a bill sent to you as normal, or you can pay with a credit card.

For new customers or those without a billable account, payment will be by credit card.

Is the preview of my notice an accurate representation of how it will look in your publication?

The preview provided of the completed notice is a proof copy of what you have submitted to be published. Please take this opportunity to ensure that spelling and wording is how you wish to see it in the paper.  All legal notices are reviewed by our staff. It is possible that we will need to make corrections to your notice if we spot obvious errors. This could result in a small increase or refund in your charges. You will receive a second email confirmation if any changes are made.

What happens if I’ve missed the publication’s deadline?

You will need to choose the next available date. If the date is unavailable on your screen, the deadline has passed.

Will I be able to view my notice online?

Yes, all legal notices are displayed online at our web site and at https://www.masspublicnotices.org/

Can I make a change or correction to my notice after it has been submitted?

Yes. Before the deadline, you can hit ‘modify/submit’ and make any changes needed. However, once the deadline has passed and the notice is approved, any changes made will not be saved and will not appear in print.

Where will my notice appear in the publication?

Legal notices appear in the classified section of our publications.