NJ Notary - Signature Witnessing and Copy Certification Flashcards
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In New Jersey, a 'signature witnessing' notarial act requires the signer to:
Answer: Sign the document in the presence of the notary
A signature witnessing requires the signer to personally sign the document in the notary's presence so the notary can witness the actual signing.
What is the main difference between a signature witnessing and an acknowledgment in New Jersey?
Answer: Signature witnessing requires signing before the notary; acknowledgment allows prior signing
Signature witnessing requires the signer to sign in the notary's presence, while an acknowledgment permits the document to have been signed previously.
For which type of document is a New Jersey copy certification most commonly used?
Answer: Copies of personal documents such as diplomas, transcripts, or passports
Copy certification is commonly used for personal documents like diplomas and transcripts; vital records must be certified by their issuing agency.
In New Jersey, which document may a notary NOT certify as a true copy?
Answer: A birth certificate issued by the state
New Jersey notaries cannot certify copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates) because those copies must be obtained from the issuing government agency.
To perform a copy certification in New Jersey, the notary must:
Answer: Compare the copy to the original and certify they are identical
The notary must visually compare the copy against the original document and certify that the copy is a true, accurate, and complete reproduction.
Who may request a New Jersey notary to certify a copy of a document?
Answer: Any person who presents the original document
Any person who presents the original document to the notary may request a copy certification.