New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 17 - TREASURY - GENERAL
Chapter 50 - NOTARY PUBLIC RULES
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 17:50-1.16 - Requirements for electronic notarization
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) With the exception of wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts, a notarial officer located in this State may perform a notarial act using a tamper-evident technology if the individual requesting the act appears in person before the notarial officer at the time of the act and the officer:
(b) Before a notary public performs the notary public's initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record, the notary public shall notify the State Treasurer electronically at www.nj.gov/njbgs that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records and identify the technology that the notary public intends to use.
(c) The notarial officer shall ensure that the officer's electronic signature stamp is reliable. To be considered reliable, an electronic signature and stamp must be:
(d) The notary public shall not disclose any access information used to affix the electronic notary's signature and seal, except when requested by law enforcement, the courts, and with reasonable precautions, electronic document preparation, and transmission vendors.