Guides
Plain answers to New Jersey paperwork questions
Short guides from the MCC Solutions desk. General information, not legal advice.
How to get an apostille in New Jersey
A plain-language guide to New Jersey apostilles: which documents qualify, where to get certified copies, how to submit, and when you need embassy legalization instead.
Read the guide →GUIDEWhat to bring to your loan signing (and what to expect)
Getting ready for a mortgage, refinance or HELOC signing at home: what ID to have, how long it takes, what the signing agent can and can't do, and what happens after.
Read the guide →GUIDEHow process serving works in New Jersey
Who can serve legal papers in New Jersey, how personal and substitute service work, what an affidavit of service is, and what happens when someone can't be found.
Read the guide →GUIDEGetting a power of attorney or advance directive notarized in a hospital
How to get a power of attorney, healthcare proxy or advance directive signed and notarized for someone in a New Jersey hospital, nursing home or hospice.
Read the guide →GUIDEHow to record a deed in New Jersey
Recording a deed with a New Jersey county clerk: what the deed needs, the forms and fees involved, electronic recording, and how to avoid rejections.
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