Notary Public

Register or renew your notary application online HERE.

You may also print and fill out this paper Notary Application bring it to our District Office (with your Driver's License or State ID) at 520 Main Street, Suite 1 East Orange, NJ 07018. 

If you applied online, you can check the status of your notary application HERE at any time.

Once your application is approved and you receive your Notary Public License, you must bring that along with your photo ID to the County Clerk's Office for the county in which you reside. Please see below for additional information about the respective county clerk offices. Our office does not give the Oath of Office or approve Notary Licenses. 

Essex County Clerk's Office

Essex County Hall of Records
465 Martin Luther King Blvd. Room 247
Newark, NJ 07102-0690

Phone: (973) 621.4921
Email: [email protected]

Passaic County Clerk   

Passaic County Administration Building  
401 Grand Street - Room  130                 
Paterson, New Jersey 07505

Phone: (973) 225-3690
E-mail: [email protected]

Additional Information:

New Jersey Notary Manual

Notary FAQ