Cape May County
Notary for families in Cape May County: funeral homes and home care
When a family in the county is dealing with a death or care at home, a notary can come to you, to the hospital or to the funeral home. Online sessions are another option.
✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. See the credentials
Matthew Coleman, NJ Notary Public and NNA Certified Loan Signing Agent. Cranford, NJ. Fee confirmed before your session. Card charged only after it is complete. We aim to confirm within 15 minutes, 7am to 9pm.
Documents families are often asked to sign
- Estate affidavits and affidavits of title
- Living will and health care proxy
- Hospital and care facility visits
- Estate planning signings
- Vehicle title transfers
Licensed funeral homes in Cape May County (1)
The state's list of active licenses (October 1, 2026) shows 1 funeral homes in the county, roughly 0% of the 292 statewide.
- North Cape May: Evoy Funeral Homes Inc
Home care in Cape May County
5 home health aide employers held an active state license in the county, about 0% of the 1,155 in New Jersey. The most are in Ocean City (3), Marmora (1), Cape May Court House (1). Care at home often starts with a power of attorney or a health care proxy.
Hospitals in Cape May County
Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, licensed facilities with active status, October 1, 2026. Listed so you can find them, not as a recommendation; we are not affiliated with any business listed. Check a license with the state before relying on it.
For funeral homes and agencies that need a notary often, there is a business notary retainer. See also Cape May County notary services.
FAQ
Common questions
Can a notary come to a funeral home in Cape May County?
Yes, where a visit is available. We confirm the address and the price before anyone is sent, and many documents can also be signed online.
Which documents need a notary after someone dies?
It depends on who is asking. Banks, title companies and the MVC commonly want affidavits signed before a notary. Ask the office for its exact form before the signing.
Can a notary come to a patient at home?
Yes, at the home or a facility, as long as the person signing is alert, understands the document and has ID.
Estates in Cape May County
The Cape May County Surrogate
In Cape May County, the Surrogate's Court is where a will is probated or an administrator is appointed. Ask the office what to bring before you go.
- Office
- Cape May County Surrogate's Office
4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-463-6666 - Hours
- Not confirmed on an official page; check the court's Surrogate directory or call 609-463-6666.
- What the Surrogate does
- The Cape May County Surrogate admits wills to probate, grants administration when there is no will, oversees guardianships and holds minors' funds.
- If someone contests the will
- A dispute moves to the Superior Court's Probate Part (Atlantic/Cape May vicinage), with the Cape May County Surrogate acting as deputy clerk for the file. Vicinage main line 609-402-0100.
- If the estate sells a house
- The deed is recorded with the Cape May County Clerk, 7 N. Main St, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, 609-465-1023.
Sources for the county figures: Cape May County Surrogate (NJ Courts, Jan. 27, 2026); Monmouth County Surrogate, What We Do; Morris County Surrogate's guide (deputy clerk for contested matters); Atlantic/Cape May vicinage (NJ Courts directory); Cape May County Clerk. Last checked November 2026. Phone ahead, since the county rooms and extensions change.