NJ NOTARY Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield NJ NOTARY facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Under what circumstances is a New Jersey notary explicitly prohibited from notarizing a document for a family member? → When the document is a deed where the notary's spouse is the grantee.
2. When a New Jersey notary renews their commission, what must they do regarding their surety bond? → Obtain a new surety bond to cover the new 5-year commission term
3. A New Jersey notary is asked to notarize a document written in Spanish. The notary may: → Notarize it as long as the signer communicates directly with the notary
4. Under what circumstances is a New Jersey notary permitted to notarize a document for a signer without requiring any form of documentary identification? → When the notary has personal knowledge of the signer's identity.
5. In New Jersey, how many copies of a document may a notary certify in a single session? → As many copies as requested, provided each is compared to the original
6. Under New Jersey law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge per notarial act? → $10.00 per act
7. Under New Jersey law, a notary public who suspects a signer is using a stolen or fraudulent identity document should: → Decline to perform the notarial act and consider reporting to law enforcement
8. Under New Jersey law, which of the following actions by a notary constitutes misconduct? → Notarizing a signature when the notary knows the signer was under duress
9. A New Jersey notary public who discovers they made an error in a previously completed notarial certificate should: → Contact the document principals and take appropriate corrective steps
10. What is a notary public in New Jersey NOT authorized to do? → Practice law or give legal advice
11. A New Jersey notary's surety bond primarily guarantees which of the following? → That the notary will faithfully perform their notarial duties
12. A New Jersey notary performing RON must retain the audio-visual recording of the session for: → 10 years
13. In New Jersey, which of the following is a key advantage of Remote Online Notarization (RON) over traditional in-person notarization? → RON allows notarization when the signer cannot physically travel to the notary
14. Which of the following persons is NOT eligible to apply for a New Jersey notary public commission? → A 17-year-old part-time employee who lives in NJ
15. What is the required surety bond amount for a commissioned notary public in New Jersey? → $15,000
16. When must a New Jersey notary renew their commission to maintain uninterrupted notarial authority? → Before the expiration date of their current commission
17. Under New Jersey law, what must a notary do with their official seal upon the expiration of their commission? → Destroy the seal or render it permanently unusable
18. When performing a signature witnessing in New Jersey, a notary must verify the signer's identity: → Every time, using satisfactory evidence of identity
19. In New Jersey, a notary public who moves to a new address must: → Notify the State Treasurer of the address change
20. Is it ethical for a New Jersey Notary Public to refuse notarization services based on the signer's race, religion, or nationality? → No, it is discriminatory
21. What must a New Jersey Notary Public include in their official notary seal? → The notary's commission expiration date
22. A signer appears before a New Jersey notary for a jurat. The signer presents a document they signed the previous day. Which action must the notary take? → Require the signer to sign the document again in the notary's presence.
23. Which of the following documents is generally NOT permitted to be notarized via Remote Online Notarization in New Jersey? → A last will and testament (in NJ)
24. In New Jersey, a 'signature witnessing' notarial act requires the signer to: → Sign the document in the presence of the notary
25. When maintaining a physical (tangible) journal, New Jersey law specifies that it must be: → A permanent, bound register with consecutively numbered pages.
26. What must a New Jersey notary public do if their notarial commission is revoked by the State Treasurer? → Immediately cease all notarial acts and surrender their commission materials
27. Under New Jersey ethics rules, when may a notary public refuse to perform a notarial act for a willing and competent signer who has proper identification? → When the notary reasonably believes the act would be unlawful
28. A New Jersey notary who advertises notary services using the term 'notario publico' without a disclaimer is: → Violating state law by creating a misleading impression
29. When a New Jersey notary administers an oath or affirmation, what should the notary record in their notarial journal? → The date, type of notarial act, document description, and signer identification method
30. Which statement about E&O insurance coverage limits for NJ notaries is most accurate? → Coverage limits are set by the individual notary when purchasing the policy