# N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-9: Methods and waiver of notice

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-9

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-9
- **Heading:** Methods and waiver of notice
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 3B / Chapter 31 / Section 31-9

## Text

3B:31-9. Methods and Waiver of Notice. a. Notice to a person under this act or the sending of a document to a person under this act shall be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person's last known place of residence or place of business, or a properly directed textual electronic message. b. Notice otherwise required under this act or a document otherwise required to be sent under this act need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee. c. Notice under this act or the sending of a document under this act may be waived by the person to be notified or sent the document. d. Notice of a judicial proceeding shall be given as provided in the applicable New Jersey Rules of Court. L.2015, c.276, s.1.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-1 Short Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-4 Knowledge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-5 Default and mandatory rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-6 Common Law of Trusts; Principles of Equity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-7 Governing law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-8 Principal place of administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-9 Methods and waiver of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-10 Others treated as qualified beneficiaries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-11 Nonjudicial settlement agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-12 Rules of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-13 Representation: basic effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-14 Representation by holder of general testamentary power of appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-14.md)

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