Key Takeaways
- Must be 18 and Connecticut resident or have CT business
- No education course required but manual study recommended
- Personal appearance required for notarial acts
- Standard notarial acts: acknowledgments, oaths, jurats
- Prohibited from legal advice and self-notarization
Last updated: January 2026
Qualifications and Notarial Acts
Qualifications
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years old |
| Residency | CT resident OR principal business in CT |
| Exam | Pass 100% within application |
| Fee | $120 |
| Term | 5 years |
Notarial Acts
Connecticut notaries may perform:
- Acknowledgments
- Oaths and affirmations
- Jurats (verifications)
- Copy certifications (limited)
- Signature witnessing
Identification Requirements
| Acceptable | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Personal knowledge | You know the signer |
| Government-issued ID | Current, with photo |
| Credible witness | When no ID available |
Prohibited Acts
| Prohibited | Reason |
|---|---|
| Self-notarization | Conflict of interest |
| Financial interest | Bias |
| Legal advice | Unauthorized practice of law |
| Incomplete documents | Fraud prevention |
Renewal
- Renewing notaries also take the exam
- Same 100% score requirement
- Apply before commission expires
On the Exam
- Manual: Study CT Notary Public Manual
- 100% required: All questions must be correct
- Open-book: Can reference manual during exam
Test Your Knowledge
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