--- title: "Notarizing a prenup or marital settlement agreement in NJ" description: "How premarital and marital settlement agreements are notarized in New Jersey, what each spouse needs, and why independent counsel matters." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/documents/prenuptial-and-marital-settlement-agreements" --- Family and estate · Updated October 5, 2026 # Notarizing a prenup or marital settlement agreement in New Jersey A prenuptial agreement or a marital settlement agreement is a legal contract between spouses. Many attorneys have both people sign in front of a notary even where the law doesn't strictly require it. 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. ## What the notary does The notary confirms each spouse's identity and takes an acknowledgment that they signed willingly. New Jersey requires a prenuptial agreement to be in writing and signed by both parties; notarization is common practice and often requested by attorneys. Need this notarized? [Get it notarized online by a New Jersey notary over video](/notary/remote-online-notarization). A notary can't advise either spouse, explain the terms or act for one side. ## 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) ## Preparing Each spouse should have their own attorney review the agreement before signing. Bring the final version and a government photo ID for each person. Both spouses should sign at the same appointment unless your attorneys arrange otherwise. ## Where and when We can meet at an attorney's office, a home or a neutral location, including evenings and weekends. 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 **Do both spouses have to sign in front of the notary?** Each signature must be notarized. Doing it together is simplest, but separate appointments work if each person is present when they sign. **Can you notarize if only one spouse has a lawyer?** We notarize signatures; we don't judge the agreement. Whether it holds up is a legal question, so talk to an attorney first. **Can this be done remotely?** Remote online notarization can work for some agreements if all parties and the receiving office accept it. Ask your attorney. 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 [### 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)[### Witness Services Need witnesses for a will, deed or remote online notarization? 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