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Key Facts: NJ Notary Exam
18+
Minimum Age
NJ Notary Manual / law framework
5 years
Commission Term
P.L.2021, c.179
$30
Online New/Renew Application
NJ DORES fee schedule (updated 2025-04-24)
$2.50
Max Fee Per Notarial Act
NJ Notary Public Manual
$15
Covered Residential RE Transaction Cap
NJ Notary Public Manual
10 years
RON AV Recording Retention
NJ Notary Public Manual
For 2026 prep, New Jersey requires applicants to be age 18+ and either live in NJ or be employed/practicing in NJ. Non-attorney initial applicants must complete approved education and pass the notary exam; NJ-licensed attorneys are exempt from that non-attorney path. Notary commissions run 5 years. Current NJ guidance lists a $2.50 maximum per notarial act, a $15 cap for notarial-act costs in one covered residential real estate transaction, and 10-year retention for remote-act audio-video recordings.
About the NJ Notary Exam
The New Jersey Notary Public exam focuses on identity screening, acknowledgments, jurats, journal compliance, fee limits, and remote online notarization requirements under New Jersey law and manual guidance.
Questions
50 scored questions
Time Limit
75 minutes
Passing Score
80%
Exam Fee
$2.50 exam access; $30 online commission application (NJ DORES / State Treasurer)
NJ Notary Exam Content Outline
Commissioning, Eligibility, and Renewal
Age/location eligibility, non-attorney education + exam path, attorney exemption, and active-vs-expired renewal rules
Notarial Acts and Certificate Execution
Acknowledgments, jurats, oath/affirmation requirements, signer appearance, and certificate completion
Identification and Signer Screening
Satisfactory evidence, expired-ID limits, willingness/awareness checks, and refusal triggers
Journal, Fees, and Liability Controls
Required one-journal workflow, fee caps, correction practices, and defensible recordkeeping
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Audio-video session requirements, identity proofing controls, and 10-year recording retention
How to Pass the NJ Notary Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 75 minutes
- Exam fee: $2.50 exam access; $30 online commission application
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the core NJ notary eligibility requirements?
For New Jersey commissioning, applicants must generally be at least 18 and either live in New Jersey or be employed/practicing in New Jersey. Non-attorney initial applicants follow the approved education + exam path before commissioning.
Do New Jersey attorneys have to take the non-attorney notary exam?
NJ-licensed attorneys are exempt from the non-attorney education/exam requirements in the notary law framework, but they still must complete application/commission steps and pay required fees.
What are the key NJ fee limits notaries should memorize?
Two high-yield numbers: $2.50 maximum per notarial act, and up to $15 total notarial-act costs in one covered residential real estate transaction. Also know current application fees shown by NJ DORES (online vs paper).
How strict is identity checking in New Jersey notarial acts?
Very strict. The notary must have satisfactory evidence of identity and should refuse when identity, willingness, or awareness is not clear. NJ manual guidance allows current ID or ID expired not more than 3 years if otherwise satisfactory.
What are NJ remote online notarization recordkeeping requirements?
Remote acts require compliant communication technology and proper records. NJ manual guidance includes retaining the audio-video recording of remote acts for 10 years, along with complete notarial recordkeeping.