A 2972 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes attorney-at-law who validates affidavit, acknowledgment, proof, oath, or affirmation to affix seal indicating that he is attorney-at-law.

This bill allows licensed New Jersey attorneys to optionally affix a seal to documents they certify, such as affidavits, oaths, or acknowledgments, indicating they are authorized to perform these validations under state law. It specifies that such attorney certifications would carry the same legal weight as a notary public's validation. The bill directly affects attorneys who handle these documents and individuals relying on certified documents for legal purposes. Attorneys may choose to use the seal but are not required to do so. The measure takes immediate effect upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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