N.J. Admin. Code § 17:50-1.17

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 17:50-1.17 - Criteria for refusal to perform a notarial act

(a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:

1. The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record;

2. The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made;

3. The individual's signature on the record or statement substantially conforms to the signature on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual; or

4. The physical appearance of the individual signing the record or statement substantially conforms to the photograph on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual.

(b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act, unless the individual presenting the record provides the officer with proof that refusal is prohibited by a State of New Jersey law other than N.J.S.A. 52:7-10et seq.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:50-1.17

Adopted by 54 N.J.R. 268(b) effective 2/7/2022