Notary Public NJ Guide and Laws Exam
Questions and Answers
What is Notary Public? - -an impartial witness to signing of documentation to
ensure acknowledgement of signatures. They may also administer oaths and
affirmations
-Who appoints a notary? - -The State Treasurer
-List all the activities a Notary Public is empowered to do? - -Administer
Oaths/Affirmations
Take Acknowledgments
Execute Jurats
Take proofs of deeds
Execute protests for non-payment or non-acceptance
-How long is a notary appointed for? - -5 years
-What are the prerequisites for a Notary Public of New Jersey? - -Must be
president of New Jersey and/or maintains an employment within the state
Must be 18 years or older
Must not have been convicted of a crime or committed an offense involving
dishonesty or crime for first or second degree.
-What is an Oath? - -An oath is a spoken pledge, given by a person
appearing before the Notary for truthfulness of a specific statement(s) and/or
a specific performance of a specific duty or function.
-What is an Affirmation - -may be given if a persons has conscientious
objections against taking an oath.
-How much may you charge for an Oath or Affirmation? - -No more than
$2.50. With no fee for swearing in a person.
-Example of an Oath. - -"Do you swear that the information presented in
this document entitles "ABC", which you have signed before me, is the truth,
so help you god?"
-Example of an Affirmation. - -"Do you solemnly affirm that the information
presented in this document entitled "ABC", which you have signed before
me, is the truth, and this you affirm under the pains and penalties of
perjury?"
Questions and Answers
What is Notary Public? - -an impartial witness to signing of documentation to
ensure acknowledgement of signatures. They may also administer oaths and
affirmations
-Who appoints a notary? - -The State Treasurer
-List all the activities a Notary Public is empowered to do? - -Administer
Oaths/Affirmations
Take Acknowledgments
Execute Jurats
Take proofs of deeds
Execute protests for non-payment or non-acceptance
-How long is a notary appointed for? - -5 years
-What are the prerequisites for a Notary Public of New Jersey? - -Must be
president of New Jersey and/or maintains an employment within the state
Must be 18 years or older
Must not have been convicted of a crime or committed an offense involving
dishonesty or crime for first or second degree.
-What is an Oath? - -An oath is a spoken pledge, given by a person
appearing before the Notary for truthfulness of a specific statement(s) and/or
a specific performance of a specific duty or function.
-What is an Affirmation - -may be given if a persons has conscientious
objections against taking an oath.
-How much may you charge for an Oath or Affirmation? - -No more than
$2.50. With no fee for swearing in a person.
-Example of an Oath. - -"Do you swear that the information presented in
this document entitles "ABC", which you have signed before me, is the truth,
so help you god?"
-Example of an Affirmation. - -"Do you solemnly affirm that the information
presented in this document entitled "ABC", which you have signed before
me, is the truth, and this you affirm under the pains and penalties of
perjury?"
