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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in New Jersey

In New Jersey a notary may charge $2.50 per act for an acknowledgment, with flat fees of $15 and $25 for real estate transfers and financings, and remote notarization is allowed under N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.10, enacted by P.L.2021, c.179.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

New Jersey at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$2.50 per notarial act
Flat $15 for grantors in a real estate transfer and $25 for mortgagors in a real estate financing, per transaction.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.10 (P.L.2021, c.179)

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The rules in New Jersey

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in New Jersey?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in New Jersey: $2.50 per notarial act. Flat $15 for grantors in a real estate transfer and $25 for mortgagors in a real estate financing, per transaction.

Is remote online notarization allowed in New Jersey?

Yes. Remote online notarization in New Jersey: yes.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in New Jersey, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in New Jersey: N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.10 (P.L.2021, c.179).

Where do the New Jersey notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from N.J.A.C. 17:50-1.18, N.J.S.A. 22A:4-14 and N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.10. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.