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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Qualifications.
a. A person commissioned as a notary public in this State shall:
(1) be at the time of appointment at least 18 years of age ;
(2) be at the time of appointment a legal resident of this State or have a place of employment or practice in this State; and
(3) not be disqualified to receive a commission under section 9 of P.L.2021, c. 179 (C.52:7-10.4 et al.).
b. A non-attorney applicant for an initial commission as a notary public shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant has:
(1) completed a course of study approved by the State Treasurer pursuant to subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.2021, c. 179 (C.52:7-10.2); and
(2) passed an examination prescribed by the State Treasurer pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2021, c. 179 (C.52:7-10.3).
c. A non-attorney commissioned notary public applying to renew a commission who has satisfactorily completed a course of study required pursuant to subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.2021, c. 179 (C.52:7-10.2) at least one time, or who was commissioned for the first time before the effective date of P.L.2021, c. 179 (C.52:7-10.1 et al.) shall complete a continuing education course as set forth in subsection c. of section 6 of P.L.2021, c. 179 (C.52:7-10.2) and provide satisfactory proof of such completion.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 7-12 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-52-state-government-departments-and-officers/nj-st-sect-52-7-12/
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