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New Jersey Notary Public Resources

The New Jersey Notary Resources page is your ultimate destination for everything related to becoming or working as a Notary Public in New Jersey. Enhance your expertise with loan signings, electronic notarization and remote online notarization. We provide you with the essential tools, expert guidance and compliance resources to achieve professional success.

Notary How-Tos

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How To
Become a Notary Public in New Jersey

Ultimate guide to getting your Notary Public commission

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How To
Renew as a Notary in New Jersey

Steps to renewing your Notary commission

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How To
Become a Notary Signing Agent

Overview on becoming a Notary Signing Agent

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How to Become a Remote Online Notary in New Jersey

Step-by-step process on applying to perform RONs

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How to Become an Electronic Notary

Requirements for notarizing electronic documents in person

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New Jersey Notary Quick Facts


In New Jersey, Notaries can take acknowledgments and proofs, administer oaths and affirmations, take verifications on oath or affirmation, witness or attest signatures, certify or attest a copy or deposition, note protests, and take depositions.

They’re also authorized to conduct traditional, in-person electronic notarization and remote online notarization.

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Commission Term:

5 Years

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Maximum fees in NJ:

  • Acknowledgment: $2.50 - $25
  • Jurat: $2.50 - $25
  • Verbal oath/affirmation: $2.50 - $25
  • RON: No set fee

Required Supplies:

Optional, but Recommended Supplies:

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New Jersey Notary Laws

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New Jersey Notary Primer

The New Jersey Notary Primer is your go-to handbook for all things Notary Public. Complete with procedures, tips and complete text of state laws.

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New Jersey Law Summary

This document outlines the legal framework governing Notary Public practices in New Jersey. It defines the duties of New Jersey Notaries, details the requirements for performing notarial acts and more.

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Recent Notary Legislation

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Feb 7
2022

NJ Education and Exam Administrative Rules (2022)

The New Jersey State Treasurer adopts permanent Notary education and examination rules.

Jan 11
2022

NJ Notary Public Administrative Rules (2022)

In response to public comments, the New Jersey State Treasurer adopts permanent Notary rules with one change from the Special Rules published on September 16, 2021.

Oct 22
2021

NJ Assembly 4250

New Jersey enacts the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) with new official stamp, journal, and education requirements, and provisions for notarial acts for electronic records and remotely located individuals using communication technology.

Sep 16
2021

NJ Special Administrative Rules (2021)

The New Jersey State Treasurer has adopted temporary administrative rules to implement the enactment of Public Act 2021-179 (A 4250) that expire March 16, 2023.

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New Jersey Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services P.O. Box 452, Trenton, NJ 08646

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Call the NNA Hotline at 1-888-876-0827.

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