NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTARY

Notary Public

An individual commissioned by the State Treasurer to perform notarial acts.

Notarial Act

An act that a notarial officer performs under New Jersey laws, including taking acknowledgments, administering oaths, and certifying copies.

Commissioning Process

The procedure an applicant follows to obtain a notary public commission, including requirements and application procedures.

Acknowledgment

A declaration by an individual made before a notary public that they have signed a record.

Electronic Signature

An electronic symbol or process logically associated with a record, executed by an individual with the intent to sign.

Prohibited Acts

Acts that a notary public may not perform, such as notarizing documents in which they have a beneficial interest.

Journal Requirement

A record a notary public maintains of all notarial acts performed, including dates, names, and types of acts.

Satisfactory Evidence of Identity

Proof a notarial officer uses to verify an individual's identity, such as government-issued identification.

Tamper-Evident

Referring to technologies providing evidence of any change to a record.

Communication Technology

An electronic device or process that allows a notarial officer and a remotely located individual to communicate simultaneously by sight and sound.