New Jerseynotary public requirements & rules
Exam requiredNew Jersey notary law basics: exam requirement, commission term, bond, and how to prepare — from the official commissioning authority.
- Written exam
- Exam required
- Administered by
- State-administered exam via NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES) online portal; 6-hour state-approved training course required for new (non-attorney) applicants
- Commission term
- 5 (renewable for additional 5-year periods) years
- Surety bond
- none required by statute, though notaries remain personally liable for misconduct (some sources note optional $10,000 bond product available commercially)
- Notes
- Notary function sits under NJ Department of the Treasury/DORES, not the Secretary of State. New non-attorney applicants must complete the 6-hour course and pass the exam; attorneys admitted to the NJ bar are exempt from the course/exam.
Some New Jersey details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commissioning authority before you rely on them.
Preparing to be a New Jersey notary
New Jersey requires a written exam, and PrepTempo's Notary course covers the notarial concepts it tests — notarial acts, identifying signers, journals and seals, and unauthorized practice of law. Study your New Jersey statute on top of the core.
Free notary practice questions →New Jersey notary public FAQ
Does New Jersey require a notary exam?
Yes. New Jersey requires a written notary exam (State-administered exam via NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES) online portal; 6-hour state-approved training course required for new (non-attorney) applicants).
What are the New Jersey notary public rules for term and bond?
A New Jersey notary commission is typically 5 (renewable for additional 5-year periods) years. Surety bond requirement: none required by statute, though notaries remain personally liable for misconduct (some sources note optional $10,000 bond product available commercially). Confirm current amounts with the official New Jersey authority.
How do I become a notary public in New Jersey?
Follow New Jersey commissioning steps: complete any required training or exam (Exam required), obtain the required bond if applicable (none required by statute, though notaries remain personally liable for misconduct (some sources note optional $10,000 bond product available commercially)), and apply through the official New Jersey commissioning office. PrepTempo's Notary course covers core notarial concepts for exam and practice readiness.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm with the New Jersey commissioning authority. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state authority or the National Notary Association.