Which of the following is NOT a requirement for certificates according to notary practice?

In notary practice, there are specific requirements that must be included in notarial certificates to ensure their validity and to adhere to legal standards. The correct answer is that indicating the reason for the notarial act is not a requirement for certificates.

Certificates are primarily intended to verify that a notarization occurred and to provide necessary identification of the notarial officer and the jurisdiction in which the act took place. They typically must include the signature and date by the notarial officer, the jurisdiction of the act, and the expiration date of the officer's commission. However, providing the reason for the notarization, while it may be useful for context, is not mandated by law. This distinction helps streamline the notarial process, focusing on essential identification and validation elements without necessitating additional details that may not be relevant to the certificate itself.

Other options—such as the need for the certificate to be signed and dated, to identify the jurisdiction, and to indicate the commission expiration date—are indeed standard requirements in New Jersey notary practice, ensuring that the certificate is complete and legally binding.