Notary Public Permit Requirements in Newark, NJ

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you operate as an LLC/corporation or have employees. Sole proprietor notaries with no employees may use their SSN.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

1. New Jersey Notary Public Commission

   Apply through the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, for a notary commission. Applicants must complete the Notary Commissioning Application and pass the Notary Public Exam (new applicants; not required for timely renewals). Oath is taken before a county clerk or Superior Court.

   Official government source

   $25 (filing fee)·2–4 weeks

   $25 (filing fee)

   2–4 weeks

2. Notary Errors & Omissions Insurance (Recommended)

   While not required in New Jersey, E&O insurance protects notaries from financial losses due to unintentional mistakes. Coverage of $25,000–$100,000 typically costs $40–$80/year. The National Notary Association offers bundled packages.

   $40–$80/year·Immediate

   $40–$80/year

   Immediate

1. Newark Business License (not applicable to notary services)

   Newark does not issue a general city business license. Its licensing portal covers only specific enumerated trades (food service, retail, bakeries, public garages, amusement devices, dry cleaners and similar categories); notary or signing-agent services are not a listed category, so no Newark business license applies. A notary still needs the state notary commission from the Treasury Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services and standard NJ business registration.

   Official government source

   $0 — no applicable Newark license category·1–3 weeks

   $0 — no applicable Newark license category

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• New Jersey — Notary Public Requirements
• New Jersey Secretary of State

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