Online Notary in NJ is Here to Stay What Does This Mean?

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• New law replaces temporary COVID RON rules in New Jersey
• NJ residents can now easily get documents notarized online with NotaryLive
• NJ notaries can take advantage of providing online notarizations now

New Jersey has recently overhauled its notary laws with the New Jersey Law on Notarial Acts (Act).

State of New Jersey Notary Publics can now always notarize electronic documents in person. They can also conduct remote online notarizations for both electronic and paper documents.

On July 22, 2021, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill No. 4250 into law. This is according to a recent release.

This new law replaces the temporary one that allowed remote online notarization during COVID-19 to reduce in-person contact.

Notaries in New Jersey first used an online notary service to notarize documents online on a temporary basis. Now, they can continue this convenient and secure practice through digital notarization.

Where Can I Get Something Notarized in New Jersey?

You no longer need to search 'notary services near me' just to get a notary seal or notary stamp on your document.

If you’re a New Jersey resident needing to notarize a document, you can still do it. Remote online notarization laws apply to notaries, not the person getting the document notarized.

To notarize a document online with NotaryLive, you only need:

• Your document
• A device with audio visual and internet
• A valid driver’s license or passport

Here’s how it works:

• Your identity is confirmed with state-of-the-art credential analysis
• You are then connected by webcam with one of our remote notaries

Becoming an Online Notary in New Jersey

Want to become State of New Jersey Notary Public? Now is the perfect time.

For details on becoming an online notary public in New Jersey with NotaryLive, check out this article. 

What Online Notary Services Mean for Other States

Remote online notarization (RON) makes the online notary process:

• Fast
• Convenient
• and Secure... but some states are still slow to adopt it permanently.

Most notarization laws apply to the notary, not the person needing the service. Some states are at a disadvantage since people can notarize online with online notary services in other states.

States without remote online notaries that still use notary public stamps are at a disadvantage.

To see if RON is legal in your state, check out this article.

If you would like to push for Remote Online Notarization in your state, you can contact your local representatives.

Notarize Documents Online With NotaryLive 

Need to notarize legal paperwork but don't want to leave your cozy home or office? 

No more needing to search “notary near me” or “notary public near me” when looking for notarial services.

NotaryLive has got you covered. We’re an online notary service that lets you notarize documents from home through our remote online notarization service.

Here's how our remote notary software works in 4 simple steps:

1. Upload Your Document
2. Verify Your Identity with our advanced credential analysis
3. Connect with a remote online notary and sign the document with a digital signature
4. Download your notarized document online

Click the button below to get started,

 Notarize Now!

And there you have it – a sneak peek into the world of online notary services and its most popular states – the documents. Remember, each state has its jurisdiction, so it's important to check your state-specific laws!

For more information on notarizations, visit NNA (National Notary Association) for regular updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

• What is an acceptable ID for notarizing documents online?
  • An acceptable ID for notarizing documents varies by state. Some states provide specific lists of acceptable IDs.
• What are the different types of notarial acts?
  • There are several different types including acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, affirmations, and copy certifications. Before the notary asks the signer which type of notarization they want, see if the document includes notarial wording, which is found after the signature line.

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• Does My State Allow Remote Online Notarization in 2025? 
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