Permits notaries public to take oath before legislative members during declared state of emergency.

Bill A3733 allows New Jersey notaries public to take their required oath of office before a state legislator during a declared state of emergency, instead of the usual county clerk process. This change applies to both resident and nonresident notaries who must complete the oath within three months of receiving their commission. During an emergency, notaries can choose a legislator representing the affected area (local, county, or statewide), and the legislator must send the oath to the county clerk within 30 days after the emergency ends. The bill maintains existing rules that notaries cannot use legal titles or provide legal advice, and must include a notice about this in their advertising.