Does My Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) Require Notary Public Signature And Stamp For Court Certification?

Q. Janet L. of New Jersey asks: "Does my QDRO require a Notary Signature and Stamp for certification with the Court?"

A. Brett, from the QDRO Department of Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group writes: "In general the Notary Public serves as an impartial witness to the signing of documents, attests to the signature on the document, and may also administer oaths and affirmations. While many courts may not require the Domestic Relations Order to be signed and stamped by a Notary Public, certain jurisdictions may require that a document or Domestic Relations Order be notarized prior to the court's certification of the document.

When you arrange to have an Order executed and certified by the court, we suggest calling the court of your jurisdiction in advance to obtain the court's specific procedures to have a Domestic Relations Order certified."

Brett Disdale

Lead QDRO Consultant