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What is a ground for denial of a notary public application?
What is a ground for denial of a notary public application?
What is a notary public required to do within three months of receiving their commission?
What is a notary public required to do within three months of receiving their commission?
What is a notary public prohibited from doing?
What is a notary public prohibited from doing?
What is a consequence of creating a false impression that a person is licensed to practice law?
What is a consequence of creating a false impression that a person is licensed to practice law?
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What is a purpose of the written notice provided by the State Treasurer?
What is a purpose of the written notice provided by the State Treasurer?
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What is a reason for the suspension, revocation, or limitation of a notary public commission?
What is a reason for the suspension, revocation, or limitation of a notary public commission?
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What is a notary public prohibited from doing with an original record or photocopy?
What is a notary public prohibited from doing with an original record or photocopy?
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What is a consequence of refusing to renew a notary public commission in another state?
What is a consequence of refusing to renew a notary public commission in another state?
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What is included in the written notice provided by the State Treasurer?
What is included in the written notice provided by the State Treasurer?
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What may result in the suspension, revocation, or limitation of a notary public commission?
What may result in the suspension, revocation, or limitation of a notary public commission?
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Study Notes
Denial, Revocation, Suspension, or Limitation of a Notary Public Commission
Reasons for Denial, Revocation, Suspension, or Limitation
- Failure to comply with P.L. 2021, c. 179 (N.J.S.A. 52:7-10 et seq.)
- Fraudulent, dishonest, or deceitful misstatement or omission in the application for commission as a notary public
- Finding against, or admission of liability, in any legal proceeding or disciplinary action based on fraud, dishonesty, or deceit
- Conviction of a crime of the second degree or above
- Failure to discharge any duty required by law, including P.L. 2021, c.179 (N.J.S.A. 52:7-10 et seq.)
- Use of false or misleading advertising or representation by the notary public
- In the case of a notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law:
- Giving legal advice
- Acting as an immigration consultant or an expert on immigration matters
- Performing the duties of an attorney licensed to practice law in New Jersey
- Disciplinary or other administrative action resulting in a finding of culpability
- Creating or reinforcing a false impression that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of law
- Failure to take and subscribe to the oath within three months of the receipt of a notary public commission
- Withholding access to or possession of an original record or photocopy provided by a person who seeks performance of a notarial act
- Denial of an application for notary public in another state; refusal to renew in another state; or suspension, revocation, or other limitation of the commission of the notary public in another state
Written Notice
- The State Treasurer shall provide written notice to the applicant or commissioner holder
- The written notice shall include:
- The name, email address, and telephone number of a contact person at the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- A description of the proposed action
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Learn about the reasons for denial, revocation, suspension or limitation of a notary public commission, including failure to comply with laws and regulations.
