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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (NJ): practice questions

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Question 1 · New Jersey

A New Jersey notary application must be endorsed by:

  1. The clerk of the county
  2. A member of the Legislature
  3. A licensed attorney-at-law
  4. Two current notaries public
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B. A member of the Legislature — N.J.S.A. 52:7-11(b); N.J.A.C. 17:50-1.4(a).

Question 2 · New Jersey

Where may a duly commissioned and qualified New Jersey notary perform notarial acts?

  1. Only in the county of the oath
  2. Only in the county of residence
  3. Only at the place of employment
  4. Throughout the State
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D. Throughout the State — N.J.S.A. 52:7-15.

Question 3 · New Jersey

What is the minimum age for appointment as a New Jersey notary public?

  1. 21 years
  2. 18 years
  3. 16 years
  4. 19 years
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B. 18 years — N.J.S.A. 52:7-12(a)(1).

Question 4 · New Jersey

A nonresident who works remotely from a home office may be commissioned in New Jersey if:

  1. The employer's domicile or primary place of business is in New Jersey
  2. The applicant once lived in New Jersey for at least five years
  3. The applicant's home office is within 50 miles of New Jersey
  4. The applicant holds a notary commission in their home state
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A. The employer's domicile or primary place of business is in New Jersey — N.J.S.A. 52:7-13(a).

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