How to Become a Notary in New Jersey

Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

Yes

Exam Required

Yes

No

Background Check Required

Bond Requirement

No

Commission Term

5 years

Journal Required

Yes

Stamp Requirement

Yes

Last updated

August , 2025

Steps to Become a Notary in New Jersey

Education:

New Jersey notary law requires new notary applicants to complete a six-hour course of study and pass the exam approved by the state treasurer.

Education Final:

Yes, must complete an approved training course.

Exam Final:

Yes, an exam is required

Background Check Final:

No background check is required

Bond:

New Jersey does not require a notary applicant to provide proof of a notary bond when applying to become a notary public or renewing their notary public commission.

Bond Final:

No bond is required

Applictation:

Details can be found here: https://www.njportal.com/DOR/Notary/

Applictation Final:

Yes, application and a fee required

Order Supplies Final:

Stamp Required

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New Jersey Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

The state treasurer appoints and commissions New Jersey notaries. The Department of the Treasury’s Notary Public Unit receives the applications for appointment and reappointment as a notary public, administers the commissioning process, and maintains an electronic database of active notaries.

Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.