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NJ A2972
NJ A2972Authorizes attorney-at-law who validates affidavit, acknowledgment, proof, oath, or affirmation to affix seal indicating that he is attorney-at-law.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would authorize an attorney-at-law who validates an affidavit, acknowledgment, proof, oath, or affirmation to affix a seal to the document indicating that he is an attorney-at-law. Under the bill, a person licensed to practice law in this State who validates an affidavit, acknowledgment, proof, oath, or affirmation taken before him in accordance with the provisions of chapter 14 of Title 46 of the Revised Statutes or R.S.41:2-1 may, but would not be required to, affix a seal to the document indicating that he is an attorney-at-law of the State of New Jersey and, as such, is authorized by statute to perform such validations. The bill specifies that the validation of an affidavit, acknowledgment, proof, oath, or affirmation by an attorney-at-law in accordance with the bill would have the same force and effect as validation by a notary public.
AI Summary
This bill allows attorneys-at-law in New Jersey, who are licensed to practice law in the state, to optionally use a seal on documents like affidavits, acknowledgments, proofs, oaths, or affirmations that they validate. This seal would indicate their status as an attorney authorized to perform these validations, similar to how a notary public validates documents. The bill clarifies that when an attorney validates such documents using this new provision, it will have the same legal weight and effect as if a notary public had validated and sealed it.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2972 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2972_I1.HTM |
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