Section 52:7-12 - Qualificationsa. A person commissioned as a notary public in this State shall:(1) be at the time of appointment at least 18 years of age;(2) be at the time of appointment a legal resident of this State or have a place of employment or practice in this State; and(3) not be disqualified to receive a commission under section 9 of P.L. 2021, c. 179(C.52:7-10.4 et al.).b. A non-attorney applicant for an initial commission as a notary public shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant has:(1) completed a course of study approved by the State Treasurer pursuant to subsection b. of section 6 of P.L. 2021, c. 179(C.52:7-10.2); and(2) passed an examination prescribed by the State Treasurer pursuant to section 7 of P.L. 2021, c. 179(C.52:7-10.3).c. A non-attorney commissioned notary public applying to renew a commission who has satisfactorily completed a course of study required pursuant to subsection b. of section 6 of P.L. 2021, c. 179(C.52:7-10.2) at least one time, or who was commissioned for the first time before the effective date of P.L. 2021, c. 179(C.52:7-10.1 et al.) shall complete a continuing education course as set forth in subsection c. of section 6 of P.L. 2021, c. 179(C.52:7-10.2) and provide satisfactory proof of such completion.Amended by L. 2021, c. 179, s. 4, eff. 10/20/2021.