Mercer County
Notary for families in Mercer County: funeral homes and home care
Settling an estate or arranging care at home in the county often means signing documents before a notary. We come to the home, the hospital or the funeral home, or you can sign online.
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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.
What families commonly need notarized
- 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 Mercer County (21)
The state's list of active licenses (October 1, 2026) shows 21 funeral homes in the county, roughly 7% of the 292 statewide.
- Ewing: Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service
- Hamilton: Brenna Funeral Home; Brenna Funeral Home, Immordino Chapel; Lavarin's Funeral Home, Inc.,; Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service
- Hightstown: Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel
- Lawrenceville: Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors
- Pennington: Cromwell Memorial Home; Wilson-Apple Funeral Home, LLC
- Princeton: Muslim Funeral Services, LLC
- Trenton: Al Firdous Funeral Home; Anderson Funeral Service; Buklad - Merlino Memorial Home; Buklad - Merlino Yardville Memorial Home; Campbell Funeral Chapel, Inc.; Hughes Funeral Home, LLC; International Funeral Service Southview Inc; Spells Funeral Home, LLC; Winowicz Funeral Chapel; Winowicz Funeral Home; the Exodus Funeral Chapel, Inc.,
Home care in Mercer County
63 home health aide employers held an active state license in the county, about 5% of the 1,155 in New Jersey. The most are in Trenton (17), Princeton (14), Hamilton (13), Lawrenceville (4), Lawrence (4). Care at home often starts with a power of attorney or a health care proxy.
Hospitals in Mercer 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 Mercer County notary services.
FAQ
Common questions
Will a notary meet us at the funeral home?
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.
What do families usually need notarized after a death?
Banks, the motor vehicle commission and title companies often ask for sworn statements such as affidavits about the estate or a vehicle title. The office asking for the document decides what it needs, so ask them first.
Can someone receiving care at home in Mercer County sign a power of attorney?
Yes, if they can understand what they are signing and show a valid ID. We can come to the home, hospital or care facility. The notary cannot sign for someone who cannot.
Estates in Mercer County
The Mercer County Surrogate
Estate paperwork for a county resident starts with the county Surrogate, who admits wills to probate and appoints an administrator when there is no will.
- Office
- Mercer County Surrogate (Mercer County Civil Court House)
175 South Broad St., 4th Floor, Room 420, Trenton, NJ 08650-0068
609-989-6331 - Hours
- Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (appear no later than 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone lines
- Probate lines by weekday: 609-989-6330 (Mon, Wed), 609-989-6321 (Wed, Thu), 609-989-6483 (Tue, Thu), 609-989-6039 (Tue, Fri)
- From the county's own page
- Main office: Mercer County Civil Court House, 175 South Broad Street, 4th Floor, Room 420, Trenton, NJ 08608; mail to P.O. Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650-0068.
- What the Surrogate does
- The Mercer County Surrogate admits wills to probate, grants administration when there is no will, oversees guardianships and holds minors' funds.
- If someone contests the will
- It becomes a Superior Court case, Chancery Division, Probate Part, in the Mercer vicinage; the Mercer Surrogate keeps the file as the court's deputy clerk. Vicinage main line 609-571-4200.
- If the estate sells a house
- The deed is recorded with the Mercer County Clerk, 209 S. Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608, 609-989-6466.
Sources for the county figures: Mercer County Surrogate (NJ Courts, Jan. 27, 2026); Mercer County Surrogate page; Monmouth County Surrogate, What We Do; Morris County Surrogate's guide (deputy clerk for contested matters); Mercer vicinage (NJ Courts directory); Mercer County Clerk. Checked November 2026. Call a county office before you go; rooms and extensions change.