Holiday notary
Notary on Lincoln's Birthday 2027
Lincoln's Birthday is Friday, February 12, 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 Lincoln's Birthday fill first, so book early.
About Lincoln's Birthday
February 12 is a New Jersey state holiday, not a federal one. Banks and post offices usually stay open, but many state and county offices in New Jersey close, so check the office you need before you plan a trip around it.
If your document is going to a New Jersey office that's closed that day, you can still get it notarized online or in person and have it ready to file the next business day.
What people get notarized around Lincoln's Birthday
- Affidavits and sworn statements
- Car title, bill of sale or lost-title affidavit
- Power of attorney or health care proxy
- Leases, contracts and business documents
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 Lincoln's Birthday?
Online sessions can be booked on Lincoln's Birthday 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 Lincoln's Birthday?
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.