--- title: "Notarizing estate affidavits in NJ | MCC Solutions" description: "Affidavits used after a death, such as heirship and survivor affidavits: how they're notarized in New Jersey, who signs, and what to bring." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/documents/affidavit-of-title-and-estate-affidavits" --- Family and estate · Updated October 5, 2026 # Notarizing estate affidavits in New Jersey After someone dies, banks, the motor vehicle commission, title companies and courts often ask family members to sign a sworn statement, an affidavit, about who the heirs are or what the estate includes. By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions [Book a notary](/notary/#order)[Call (908) 444-6373](tel:+19084446373) ✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. [See the credentials](/about/credentials) ![Matthew Coleman, founder of MCC Solutions](/img/matthew-coleman.jpg) **Matthew Coleman**, NJ Notary Public and NNA Certified Loan Signing Agent. Cranford, NJ. Fee confirmed before your session. Card charged only after it is complete. We aim to confirm within 15 minutes, 7am to 9pm. ## How the notarization works An affidavit is signed in front of a notary, who confirms the signer's identity and has them swear or affirm that the contents are true. This is called a jurat, and it differs from an acknowledgment. Handling an estate from far away? [Estate paperwork help near where the estate is](/notary/estate-paperwork-help-out-of-state), or [the estate signing package (notary, witnesses and the Surrogate run)](/notary/packages/estate-package). The notary can't tell you which affidavit you need or what it should say. The office asking for it, your attorney, or the Surrogate's Court can give you the form. ## Get it notarized online today Online notary: open now until 9 PM ET · sessions by appointment · times confirmed by email A New Jersey notary can notarize this with you on a video call, wherever you are in the U.S. $50 for the session, $10 for each extra signer. Any other fee shows in the booking form before you confirm. Open 7 am to 9 pm ET, every day, by appointment. **What you need** - A valid government photo ID - A computer or phone with a camera - The unsigned document [Book an online session](/notary/?service=ron#order) Our certificate states the act was performed using communication technology, as New Jersey law requires. [What it must say](/notary/remote-online-notarization-certificate-wording) Most U.S. recipients accept a remotely notarized document; check with whoever will receive it. [What to ask them](/notary/will-my-online-notarization-be-accepted) · [Several signers](/notary/online-notarization-multiple-signers) ## What to bring The affidavit form, filled in but not signed. A death certificate and any other documents the form mentions, if the receiving office asked for them. Every signer needs a current, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, and must be present (in person, or on live video for remote online notarization). ## At a difficult time Many of these signings happen at a family home or a care facility. We can come to you, work around your schedule, and stay until every page is complete. We're based in Cranford and send mobile notaries to homes, offices and care facilities in Union and Middlesex counties, including Cranford, Westfield, Elizabeth, Edison and Woodbridge. For other counties, tell us the address and we'll confirm availability before you book. ## Common questions **Does everyone in the family have to sign?** That depends on the form and who is asking. Follow the instructions from the office or your attorney. Each person who signs must appear before the notary. **Can the notary help fill in the affidavit?** No. We can answer logistical questions, but we can't advise on what to write or which form applies. **Can this be done in a hospital or nursing home?** Yes. We travel to hospitals, rehab centers and care facilities, and we can notarize remotely when that's accepted. This page is general information, not legal advice. A notary can't draft documents or advise you on their contents. Ask your attorney or the office requesting the document what you need. How we can help [### Estate Planning Signings Mobile notary and witnesses for wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives and trusts across New Jersey. At home, in the office or at a facility. Wills & POA notary →](/notary/estate-planning-notary)[### Mobile Notary A mobile notary near you in New Jersey, at your home, office, hospital or job site. Affidavits, powers of attorney, vehicle titles and business documents. Book online. Mobile notary →](/notary/mobile-notary)[### Estate Document Scanning We pick up an estate's paperwork, scan it, and organize it into clearly named files for the executor or attorney. Originals returned or securely shredded. Estate scanning →](/notary/estate-document-scanning) Related documents [### Notarizing a quitclaim deed What to know →](/notary/documents/quitclaim-deed)[### Notarizing trust documents What to know →](/notary/documents/trust-documents)[### Notarizing a living will or healthcare proxy What to know →](/notary/documents/living-will-and-healthcare-proxy)[### Notarizing a prenup or marital settlement agreement What to know →](/notary/documents/prenuptial-and-marital-settlement-agreements) Before your appointment - [Printable checklist for this document](/notary/appointment-checklist?doc=affidavit-of-title-and-estate-affidavits) - [Year-end wills, powers of attorney and directives](/notary/year-end-estate-planning-signings) [All documents](/notary/documents) ## Need it notarized? Send it to the desk. [Book Now](/notary/#order)[Call (908) 444-6373](tel:+19084446373)