Complete a six-hour course of study approved by the state treasurer. (At this time, reading the New Jersey Notary Public Manual satisfies the requirement for the course. Visit the state's website for new course requirement updates.) Take and pass the notary public exam prescribed by the State Treasurer.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
New Notary Public Provisions Allow for remote and electronic notarizations; Mandate electronic filing of commission applications; Institute specific identification standards; Set forth specific requirements for notary journals; Establish requirements for notary certificates and stamps;
Here are the top twelve most common errors made by notaries: Making an Illegible Notary Stamp Impression. Improper Storage of Your Notary Stamp and Journal. Not Determining the Signer's Competency and Willingness to Sign. Notarizing for Close Relatives. Failing to Remain Properly Trained.
Acknowledgement and jurat certificates are the two most common notarial acts, yet, for many signers, there is confusion about the difference between these forms. Some notaries even find it difficult to remember which procedures apply to which certificate.