Notary Public NJ Guide and Laws Correct 100%

What is Notary Public? - ANSWER an impartial witness to signing of documentation to ensure acknowledgement of signatures. They may also administer oaths and affirmations Who appoints a notary? - ANSWER The State Treasurer List all the activities a Notary Public is empowered to do? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 5 years What are the prerequisites for a Notary Public of New Jersey? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER may be given if a persons has conscientious objections against taking an oath. How much may you charge for an Oath or Affirmation? - ANSWER No more than $2.50. With no fee for swearing in a person. Example of an Oath. - ANSWER "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?"