How to Become a Notary in Connecticut
Learn about Connecticut notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to Connecticut law.
Connecticut does not require a pre-commission notary education course or examination. Notary commissions are granted by the Secretary of the State upon application and qualification (C.G.S. § 3-94a et seq.). Notary Mentor is supplementary only and does not replace any state-mandated requirements.
Connecticut Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in Connecticut.
Remote Online Notarization
Journal Requirements
Connecticut does not have a blanket statutory requirement mandating that all notaries maintain a journal of notarial acts for traditional in-person notarizations. However, maintaining a journal is str...
Fees & Seals
Connecticut notaries may charge up to $5.00 per notarial act (C.G.S. § 3-95). For RON, fees may be up to $25.00 per act. The notary seal must include 'State of Connecticut,' 'Notary Public,' the notar...
Key Topics Covered for Connecticut
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Acknowledgments
Under Connecticut General Statutes § 1-34 et seq., a notary taking an acknowledgment must determine that the person appearing is the signer of the document and that the signature w...
Journals & Records
Connecticut does not have a blanket statutory requirement mandating that all notaries maintain a journal of notarial acts for traditional in-person notarizations. However, maintain...
Identity Verification
Connecticut notaries must identify signers through personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence (C.G.S. § 1-34). Satisfactory evidence includes a current government-issued identific...
RON Specifics
Connecticut enacted Public Act 21-59, authorizing Remote Online Notarization effective July 1, 2023. Notaries must register with the Secretary of the State as RON notaries and use ...
Prohibited Acts
Connecticut notaries must not: notarize their own signature; perform a notarial act without the signer's presence (except RON); act when they have a direct financial or beneficial ...
Fees & Seals
Connecticut notaries may charge up to $5.00 per notarial act (C.G.S. § 3-95). For RON, fees may be up to $25.00 per act. The notary seal must include 'State of Connecticut,' 'Notar...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Connecticut
Mistakes that Connecticut notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Not registering with the Secretary of the State before performing RON, which is a prerequisite.
Failing to retain RON audio-visual recordings for the required seven-year period.
Charging more than the statutory maximum fee for notarial acts.
Notarizing a document in which the notary has a financial or beneficial interest.
Providing legal advice or document preparation services without being a licensed attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in Connecticut.
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