Part 1 · Form and Execution of Papers

Rule 1:4-5. Signing and Dating of Pleadings; Motions

Amended July 13, 1994 (current)

Pleadings (other than indictments), motions and briefs shall be signed by the attorney of record or the attorney's associate or by a pro se party. Signatures of a firm may be typed, followed by the signature of an attorney of the firm. Signatures on any duplicate original or carbon copy required to be filed may be typed. Every paper to be filed shall bear the date on which it was signed.