Rules and requirements
Is remote ink-signed notarization legal in New Jersey?
New Jersey's rules allow a notary to notarize a paper document signed during a live video session, with conditions. Here is a plain summary of what they require.
What the rules allow
New Jersey's Notary Public regulations (N.J.A.C. 17:50-1.14) permit remote notarization using communication technology that lets the notary and signer see and hear each other in real time. A tangible, paper record can be notarized if the signer signs it, and a declaration, during the session.
The main requirements
Secure live video. The session has to be interactive and secure, and can't be viewed or recorded by unauthorized people.
Identity proofing. A visual check of a photo ID, plus personal knowledge or one of: online dynamic knowledge-based authentication, biometric verification, or a digital certificate.
Recording. An audio and video recording of the act, kept for 10 years.
Deadline. The signed paper and declaration must reach the notary within three days after the notarial act.
Notice. The notary tells the State Treasurer which technologies they'll use before performing a remote act.
The certificate states that communication technology was used.
What the rules don't decide
Whether a receiving office, court, agency or lender accepts a remote notarization is up to them. Some only accept a notarization done in person. This page can't tell you what your recipient requires.
A notary can't give legal advice or tell you whether a particular document may be notarized remotely. If you're unsure, ask an attorney or the office asking for the document.
Check the current rule
Regulations change. This summary reflects the rule as the desk understands it in October 2026. For the current text, see the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services notary pages or an attorney.
Related
General information, not legal advice. Rules change, and the office receiving your document decides what it accepts, so confirm with them before you sign. Updated October 2026.
FAQ
Common questions
Is it legal to notarize a paper document over video in NJ?
New Jersey's remote notarization rules provide for it, with conditions on the video, identity checks, recording and the deadline for the paper to reach the notary. Confirm details for your document with an attorney or the receiving office.
Who can be the signer?
A signer in New Jersey, and in some cases elsewhere, subject to the rule's conditions. Tell us where the signer will be when you ask.
Does it matter where the signer is located?
It can. Other states and countries have their own rules, and the receiving office may not accept it. Tell us the signer's location and the recipient when you ask, and we'll confirm what's possible.