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State of NJ notary renewal in short
New Jersey commissions last 5 years, longer than most states. The state mails a reminder notice before yours expires, and you renew online; every application needs the endorsement of a New Jersey state legislator.[1]
Since July 2022, renewing notaries who are not attorneys complete the State Treasurer's continuing education course before they renew.[1][2]
New Jersey rules side by side with other states: how to renew a notary commission. Other states: New York notary renewal, Texas notary renewal, Florida notary renewal, Illinois notary renewal, California notary renewal, Colorado notary renewal, North Carolina notary renewal, Georgia notary renewal, Pennsylvania notary renewal.
New Jersey notary renewal requirements
This table is what New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (Department of the Treasury) and N.J.S.A. 52:7-10 et seq. say, read on 2026-11-15. Where they say nothing, the row says so instead of guessing.
| Commission term | 5 years.[1] |
|---|---|
| Earliest day to apply | The state publishes no first day to apply; it mails a reminder notice before the commission expires.[1] |
| State fee | $25 non-refundable application fee plus a $5 online convenience fee. The county clerk charges $15 to record your oath.[1] |
| Bond | Check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. |
| Course to renew | Required for renewing notaries who are not attorneys: the State Treasurer's continuing education course (in force since July 2022).[1][2] |
| Exam to renew | Check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. |
| Fingerprints or background check | No fingerprint step is listed; the application must be endorsed by a New Jersey state legislator.[1] |
| Oath | Take your commission to the county clerk in your county of residence within 3 months of receiving it and take the oath ($15 recording fee). Missing the deadline voids the commission.[1] |
| Seal or stamp | Check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. |
| Journal | Check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. |
| Errors and omissions insurance | Check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. |
The county clerk oath within 3 months
The commission is not finished when it arrives. Take it to the county clerk in your county of residence within 3 months and take the oath; the clerk charges $15 to record it. Missing the deadline voids the commission.[1] Remote notarial acts are allowed once you notify the State Treasurer.[2] The sources we read do not say whether a renewal includes an exam, so that row says "check with".
How to renew a New Jersey notary commission, step by step
New Jersey renewal is 4 steps, in this order.[1][2]
- Watch for the state's reminder notice before your commission expires.
- If you are not an attorney, take the State Treasurer's continuing education course.
- Renew online with the $25 fee (plus $5 online fee) and a state legislator's endorsement.
- Within 3 months of receiving the commission, take the oath at your county clerk ($15).
You apply to New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (Department of the Treasury) yourself: New Jersey notary page. The state decides the application and its timing.
If your New Jersey commission already expired
Check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
After a lapse: course check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services; exam check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
Name or address change during your commission
Check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
Electronic and remote online notarization: Remote notarial acts are allowed after you notify the State Treasurer before your first one.[2]
Frequently asked questions
How much is it to renew a notary in NJ?
$25 non-refundable, plus a $5 online convenience fee, and $15 to the county clerk to record your oath.[1]
Do I need a course to renew my New Jersey notary commission?
How long is a New Jersey notary commission?
5 years.[1]