Yes, New Jersey does have a Poet Laureate. The current Poet Laureate of New Jersey (as of 2021) is Jesse Lee Kercheval. The position of Poet Laureate is appointed by the Governor of New Jersey.

The poet laureate in 1813 was Robert Southey. He served as poet laureate from 1813 until his death in 1843.

The poet Samuel Rogers declined the position of Poet Laureate in 1813.

The U.S. Poet Laureate was created on 2002-03-27.

A 'poet laureate' is a title by appointment given to a poet by the British sovereign to compose verse for state ceremonies.