Notary Public Services

There are two ways to apply or renew you Notary Public Commission. You may apply online or via paper application.

For more information: 908-527-4966

Online Application Process

• The online application is available at njportal.com/DOR/Notary.
• The Fee is $30 ($25 application fee plus $5 convenience fee) payable via debit or credit card.

Paper Application Process

Information and application instructions are on the second page of the application.

Oath of Office Administration

Once you receive your Notary Public Commission from Trenton you must visit our offices in either Elizabeth or Westfield within three months of the date listed on the Commission Certificate to be sworn in. There is a $15.00 processing fee payable to the Union County Clerk.

Legislation Governing Notaries Public

The legislation governing Notaries Public shall be found in New Jersey Statutes Annotated 52:7-11 et seq.

New legislation prohibiting notaries public from falsely representing themselves as attorneys in advertisements shall take effect December 2014. You may review the legislation by visiting njleg.state.nj.us and searching Bill Number A1423 / S2043.