Key Takeaways
- Connecticut notaries may perform acknowledgments, oaths/affirmations, jurats, signature witnessing, and limited copy certifications
- All notarial acts require personal appearance of the signer before the notary
- A Connecticut notary can only perform notarial acts within the state of Connecticut
- Each type of notarial act has specific requirements and purposes
- Maximum fee for any notarial act is $5.00
Last updated: January 2026
Types of Notarial Acts in Connecticut
Overview of Authorized Acts
Connecticut notaries public are authorized to perform the following notarial acts:
| Notarial Act | Primary Purpose |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment | Verify signer's identity and voluntary signature |
| Oath/Affirmation | Administer a sworn statement |
| Jurat | Certify sworn signature made in notary's presence |
| Signature Witnessing | Witness the signing of a document |
| Copy Certification | Certify copies of certain documents (limited) |
Critical Requirements for All Notarial Acts
Personal Appearance Required
Every notarial act requires that the signer personally appear before the notary. This means:
- The signer must be physically present
- No notarization by mail, phone, or proxy
- Remote online notarization has specific exceptions (see Chapter 6)
Geographic Limitation
A Connecticut notary is appointed for the State of Connecticut only:
- May perform notarial acts anywhere within Connecticut
- Cannot perform notarial acts outside of Connecticut
- A notarization performed outside CT is void
Identity Verification
For every notarial act, the notary must verify the signer's identity through:
- Personal knowledge of the signer, OR
- Satisfactory evidence of identity (see Chapter 4)
Maximum Fees
Connecticut law sets a maximum fee of $5.00 per notarial act:
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per notarial act | $5.00 maximum |
| Travel fee (optional) | $0.35 per mile |
Note: The travel fee must be agreed upon with the signer before travel. Notaries may charge less than the maximum or nothing at all.
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