Comparing your options
Where can I get a document notarized in New Jersey?
You have several options, and the best one depends on who you are, what the document is and how soon it is due. Here is how to choose, without guessing.
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.
Online by video
Best when you are away from New Jersey, cannot travel, or cannot get time during business hours. The session runs about half an hour, and you need a camera, a microphone, a steady connection and a photo ID. The receiving office has to accept an electronic notarization. See remote online notarization.
A bank or credit union
Many banks notarize for their own customers, often free for account holders, and many limit it to their own forms or to certain branches. Call first: availability depends on the branch, the hour and whether a staff notary is in that day.
A shipping or office-supply store
Some offer a walk-in notary for a posted fee. Hours and fees vary by location, and the notary may not be on site at all times. Call ahead, and ask what the charge is before you go.
A law office
If your document is part of a matter with an attorney, the attorney's office will often notarize it. That is the right place when you also need advice, because a notary cannot give it.
A traveling notary
Useful when the signer cannot leave a home, hospital or care facility, or when several people must sign in one place. It usually costs more than a walk-in because of the travel.
What to ask anyone
Is the notary available now, what is the total fee, which ID do you accept, and will you notarize this kind of document? Bring the document unsigned, with every page, and an unexpired photo ID. Check that the receiving office accepts the type of notarization you choose.
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 a bank always free?
Not always. Many banks notarize for account holders at no charge, but policies differ by bank and branch. Ask.
How much does a notary charge?
New Jersey sets maximum fees for notarial acts, and other charges, such as travel, are separate. See our fees page for current figures.
Can I notarize online if I live elsewhere?
Yes, for many documents. The notary must be in New Jersey, and the receiving office has to accept it.
What should I bring?
The complete document, unsigned, and an unexpired government-issued photo ID for every signer.