The Township of Maplewood provides notary services during regular business hours. Multiple notaries are available throughout the Township to assist residents.

Fee

The fee is $2.50 per notarized signature.

Availability

Notaries are available during normal hours of operation. Appointments are required to confirm availability.

Discretion

A notary may decline service if the document, identification, or circumstances raise questions of authenticity, clarity, or compliance with law.

Requirements

• Valid, government-issued photo identification is required.
  (Electronic identification is not accepted.)

• Documents must be signed in the presence of the notary.

• If more than one person is signing, all signers must be present and provide valid government-issued photo identification.

• Notary and customer must be able to communicate directly. New Jersey law does not permit the use of a translator.

• Service is limited to two documents per person, per day at the Township Clerk's Office, and ten documents per person, per day, at the Maplewood Library.

Witnesses

• The Township does not provide witnesses.

• Witnesses may not be solicited on-site.

• A witness must personally know the signer and present valid government-issued photo identification.

Examples of Documents We Notarize

• Affidavits (sworn statements)

• Acknowledgments (documents requiring signature verification)

• Simple consent forms

For documents beyond the services listed above, please consult an attorney or contact a private notary service.