New Jersey § 52:7-11
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:7-11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:7-11.
Commission; Term; Application; Renewal. a. The State Treasurer may commission so many notaries public as the State Treasurer deems necessary to commission . Notaries public shall hold their respective offices for a term of five years . b. An applicant for commission as a notary public shall make application to the State Treasurer on a form prescribed
by the State Treasurer and endorsed by a member of the Legislature . Renewals shall be made in the same manner as the original application. All applications shall be submitted electronically. The application form shall provide a notice to the applicant that a notary public
who is not licensed as an attorney-at-law shall not use or advertise the title of
lawyer or attorney-at-law, or equivalent terms, in any language, which mean or imply that the notary public is licensed as an attorney-at-law
in the State of New Jersey or in any other jurisdiction of the United States. The application form shall also state that a notary public who advertises the notary public's services in any language is required to provide with such advertisement a notice in the language of the advertisement which contains the following statement or translation of the following statement if the advertisement is not in English : “I am not an attorney licensed to practice law and may not give legal advice about
immigration or any other legal matter or accept fees for legal advice.” c. The State Treasurer shall collect a nonrefundable fee of $25 for each commission or renewal. In collecting the fee, the State Treasurer shall accept the use of a credit card,
debit card, or electronic funds transfer .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:7-11
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:7-11 cover?
Section 52:7-11 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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