NJ NOTARY EXAM|| 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
Example of an Oath - ANSWER-Do you swear that the information you
presented in this document entitles, "ABC", which you have signed before
me, is the truth, so help you gog?
How much do you charge for an Oath of Affirmation? - ANSWER-No more
than $2.50 with no fee for swearing in a person
What is an Affirmation? - ANSWER-May be given if a person has
conscientious objections against taking an oath
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 specific performance of a specific duty or function
What are the prerequisties for a Notary Public of NJ? - ANSWER-1. Must be
a NJ resident or maintain employment
2. 18 year of age or older
3. Must be clean of any convictions
How long is a Notary appointed for? - ANSWER-5 years
Who appoints a Notary? - ANSWER-State Treasurer
What is a Notary? - ANSWER-1. Impartial witness to a signing documents
2.Must also administer Oaths/Affirmations
List all activities a Notary Public is empowered to do? - ANSWER-1.
Administer Oath/Affirmations
2. Take Acknowledgments
3. Execute Jurats
4. Take proofs of deeds
5. Execute protests for non-payment or non-acceptance
Requirements for taking an Acknowledgement? - ANSWER-1. Ensures
signer appears before them with 1 form of ID with a physical description
( not needed if personally known)
2. Ensures documents are filled out completely & blanks are crossed out
or an X is put through it
3. Ensures signer understands the title and signing willingly (Notary may
ask questions)
4. Signed dated & Stamped
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
Example of an Oath - ANSWER-Do you swear that the information you
presented in this document entitles, "ABC", which you have signed before
me, is the truth, so help you gog?
How much do you charge for an Oath of Affirmation? - ANSWER-No more
than $2.50 with no fee for swearing in a person
What is an Affirmation? - ANSWER-May be given if a person has
conscientious objections against taking an oath
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 specific performance of a specific duty or function
What are the prerequisties for a Notary Public of NJ? - ANSWER-1. Must be
a NJ resident or maintain employment
2. 18 year of age or older
3. Must be clean of any convictions
How long is a Notary appointed for? - ANSWER-5 years
Who appoints a Notary? - ANSWER-State Treasurer
What is a Notary? - ANSWER-1. Impartial witness to a signing documents
2.Must also administer Oaths/Affirmations
List all activities a Notary Public is empowered to do? - ANSWER-1.
Administer Oath/Affirmations
2. Take Acknowledgments
3. Execute Jurats
4. Take proofs of deeds
5. Execute protests for non-payment or non-acceptance
Requirements for taking an Acknowledgement? - ANSWER-1. Ensures
signer appears before them with 1 form of ID with a physical description
( not needed if personally known)
2. Ensures documents are filled out completely & blanks are crossed out
or an X is put through it
3. Ensures signer understands the title and signing willingly (Notary may
ask questions)
4. Signed dated & Stamped
