NOTARY PUBLIC
TRAINING CLASSES IN
NEW JERSEY

The online course was launched on October 1, 2011. We are now celebrating the website's 13th full year, and my 15th anniversary of teaching the course to groups. You might be interested to know that the lessons are updated on an ongoing basis, in real time, to keep pace with changing laws, clarify application procedures and address frequently asked questions. Therefore, our materials are more relevant and up-to-date than anything you are likely to encounter in traditional formats such as printed textbooks. Exciting new developments are unfolding in New Jersey with the approval of Assembly Bill 4250 on July 22, 2021 — the first major revisions to the N.J. Notary Public Act of 1979, now renamed the New Jersey Law on Notarial Acts. The most important new provisions deal with electronic and remote notarization. In addition, there are written exam and continuing education requirements. Taking a course and earning a passing grade on a written examination will be required for your initial 5-year commission (i.e., license). Continuing education will be required for commission renewals. Keeping a journal of official notarial acts is now mandatory. There are many new provisions that we are just beginning to understand and appreciate. Some of the changes are being implemented gradually. For the time being, no specific coursework within a face-to-face learning environment, whether traditional or online, is required for eligibility. The N.J. Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services website stated, until recently, "At this time, reading the manual satisfies the requirement for coursework." However, as of October 2024, there was an important step forward when a series of Manual Training Videos was released by the State, and here is the link:
https://www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/videos.shtml
N.J. Notary candidates are now being directed not only to review the Notary Public Manual but also to watch the Videos, prior to taking the exam. This means notary instruction and the learning process are evolving towards a more structured approach in the Garden State. Therefore, you might be inclined to ask: Where do the more traditionally oriented formats and courses of study fit in? Please understand that my study materials are supplemental. Over the past 15 years, in New Jersey as well as New York, my courses haven't been intended to replace official sources and publications, but rather to be studied in conjunction with them.

As a result of the changing circumstances, there is still some confusion — New Jersey notary candidates may find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to preparing for their actual day-to-day duties and functions in 2024 and beyond. Many recommended reading lists are, quite frankly, outdated. Publishers have been waiting for the other shoe to drop in Trenton before releasing new study guides. Meanwhile, there is a persistent need for quality seminars.

This seminar provides orientation for first-time New Jersey notary public candidates as well as current notaries who are looking for an update and refresher course. The seven lessons are very comprehensive. You'll learn the basics to help minimize legal liability and succeed in the performance of your official duties.

Furthermore, the overall learning experience of our N.J. Notary Public Online Seminar is as personalized as you would like it to be. Please free to contact me at any time. My telephone number is provided to you upon enrolling in the course. I'm also happy to communicate via email, Skype and Zoom.

Once you have taken the live program or the online course, or both, and if you would like to share your comments, we want to hear from you. We enjoy hearing the success stories of candidates who, with a little help from us, have gone forth to become confident, competent, duly commissioned notaries. Please email feedback@NotaryEd.Com. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Steven E. Williams
November 20, 2024