Warren County
Notary for families in Warren 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.
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 Warren County (3)
The state's list of active licenses (October 1, 2026) shows 3 funeral homes in the county, roughly 1% of the 292 statewide.
- Alpha: Finegan Funeral Home
- Blairstown: Newbaker Funeral Home
- Hackettstown: Maguire Memorial Home & Cremation Services
Home care in Warren County
9 home health aide employers held an active state license in the county, about 1% of the 1,155 in New Jersey. Most are based in Hackettstown (5), Belvidere (1), Phillipsburg (1), Washington (1), Stewartsville (1). Families arranging care at home often need a power of attorney or a health care proxy signed.
Hospitals in Warren 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.
Funeral directors and care agencies who need a notary regularly can ask about a business notary retainer. See also Warren 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.
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, 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 Warren County
The Warren 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
- Warren County Surrogate (Warren County Courthouse)
323 Front St., Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-475-6225 - Hours
- Not confirmed on an official page; check the court's Surrogate directory or call 908-475-6225.
- What the Surrogate does
- The Warren 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 (Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren vicinage), with the Warren County Surrogate acting as deputy clerk for the file. Vicinage main line 908-332-7700.
- If the estate sells a house
- The deed is recorded with the Warren County Clerk, 413 Second St, Belvidere, NJ 07823, 908-475-6211.
Sources for the county figures: Warren County Surrogate (NJ Courts, Jan. 27, 2026); Monmouth County Surrogate, What We Do; Morris County Surrogate's guide (deputy clerk for contested matters); Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren vicinage (NJ Courts directory); Warren County Clerk. Checked November 2026. Call a county office before you go; rooms and extensions change.