Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
Not required
Application Fee
$25
Issuing Authority
State Treasurer - Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES)
Journal
Required
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
Authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
New Jersey authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- State Legislator Endorsement - Unusual requirement for notary applications to be endorsed by state legislator (Senator or Assembly member)
- Attorney Inherent Notary Powers - Licensed attorneys have automatic notary authority without separate commission (though most get commission anyway)
- Single Journal Requirement - Must maintain only ONE journal at a time for both paper and electronic notarizations
- 3-Year Expired ID Rule - More generous than many states; accepts IDs expired up to 3 years
- No Bond Requirement - Unlike many states, NJ does not require surety bond
Regulatory Authority
State Treasurer - Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES)
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