Holiday notary
Notary on Good Friday 2027
Good Friday is Friday, March 26, 2027. Many New Jersey state and county offices close. You can still get a document notarized online from your phone, or book a mobile notary in New Jersey for the days around it.
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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.
Open times
Online notary: Saturday and Sunday, 7 am to 9 pm
Mobile visits: Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.
Is a notary open?
Online, yes, when a session is open that day: the booking form shows the exact times. A $75 holiday fee applies to appointments on the holiday itself; the day before or after has no holiday fee.
Mobile visits in New Jersey follow the regular schedule around the holiday. The days right before Good Friday fill first, so book early.
About Good Friday
Good Friday is a New Jersey state holiday, so many state and county offices close, while banks and post offices generally keep regular hours. Its date moves every year with Easter.
It often lines up with spring break. If a child is traveling with one parent or with grandparents, a notarized travel consent letter signed before the trip saves trouble at the airport or a border.
What people get notarized around Good Friday
- Travel consent letter for a child traveling with one parent or a relative
- Minor passport consent (Form DS-3053)
- Affidavits and sworn statements
- Wills, trusts and estate papers with witnesses
Price
An online session starts at $40. A mobile visit starts at $75, with no weekend surcharge. Every fee shows in the booking form before you confirm. New Jersey caps the notarial fee itself; the rest is the session or the trip.
Coming up next
- Black Friday (Nov 27, 2026)
- Christmas Eve (Dec 24, 2026)
- New Year's Eve (Dec 31, 2026)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 18, 2027)
- All holidays
General information, not legal advice. Hours of banks, post offices and government offices vary; check with the office. The office that will receive your document decides whether it accepts an online notarization. Updated November 2026.
FAQ
Common questions
Is there a notary open on Good Friday?
Online sessions can be booked on Good Friday when a time slot is open; the booking form shows them. A $75 holiday fee applies to appointments on the holiday itself; the day before or after has no holiday fee.
Are banks open on Good Friday?
Most banks keep regular hours because it isn't a federal holiday, but bank notaries often need an appointment. Check with your branch, or book an online session.
Will the office accept an online notarization?
Many do, some don't, and some documents (like many paper car titles) need ink. Ask the office that will receive your document before you sign.
What do I need for the session?
The document, unsigned; a current government photo ID; and for online sessions, a phone or computer with a camera. Everyone signing needs their own ID.