New Jersey § 12a:3-505

§ 12a:3-505.

a. The following are admissible as evidence and create a presumption of dishonor and

of any notice of dishonor stated: (1) a document regular in form as provided in subsection b. of this section which

purports to be a protest; (2) a purported stamp or writing of the drawee, payor bank, or presenting bank on

or accompanying the instrument stating that acceptance or payment has been refused

unless reasons for the refusal are stated and the reasons are not consistent with

dishonor; (3) a book or record of the drawee, payor bank, or collecting bank, kept in the usual

course of business which shows dishonor, even if there is no evidence of who made

the entry. b. A protest is a certificate of dishonor made by a United States consul or vice consul,

or a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths by the law of the

place where dishonor occurs. It may be made upon information satisfactory to that person. The protest must identify the instrument and certify either that presentment has

been made or, if not made, the reason why it was not made, and that the instrument

has been dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment. The protest may also certify that notice of dishonor has been given to some or all

parties.