Notary Service

Free notary service, offered as a courtesy at the Main Library — here's what to know before you come in.

Need Something Notarized? We Can Help!

The Elizabeth Public Library offers free basic notary service at the Main Library, available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend calling ahead at (908) 354-6060 to confirm a notary is available before you visit.

While notary service is free, donations are always appreciated and help support library programs and services!

Our notaries are not attorneys licensed to practice law and cannot provide legal advice.

Before You Visit

  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
  • Document limit: Up to three documents per person, per visit.
  • Bring valid ID: Everyone signing must be present and bring a physical, government-issued photo ID.
  • Wait to sign: Please complete your paperwork ahead of time, but do not sign it until you are in front of the notary.

What We Can Notarize

Our notaries can assist with a wide range of personal, business, and official documents that require your signature to be witnessed and verified.

Documents We're Unable to Notarize

To make sure we follow New Jersey notary requirements, we are unable to notarize certain documents, including:

  • Wills, living wills, trusts, codicils, deeds, mortgages, real estate documents, adoption documents, depositions. These documents require technical or legal knowledge that is beyond the scope of our services.
  • Form I-9s and Employment verification
  • Birth, death, and marriage certificates
  • Blank documents
  • Electronic notarizations
  • Foreign-language documents unless the notary is able to communicate directly with the signer in that language

Bringing Your Own Witnesses

If your document requires witnesses, please bring them with you. Library staff and other patrons cannot serve as witnesses. Witnesses should also bring valid photo ID.

A Note About Notary Discretion

Our notaries are required to follow New Jersey notary law and professional standards. In some situations, a notary may be unable to complete a notarization if there are concerns about the document, identification, the signer, or the circumstances surrounding the request.