The Office of Notary Public provides vital functions; notaries perform many valuable services for New Jersey businesses, legal and financial institutions. Effective notary services ensure that all documents are properly executed, that the facts are duly certified and the general public is protected from fraud. Notarization is essential for many official documents, including mortgages, deeds, contracts and various corporate transactions. Students acquire knowledge of the history, basics, principles and earning potential within the notary business, in addition to the do's and don'ts of becoming a New Jersey Notary Public.