State Information for Connecticut

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Connecticut Notary Requirements and Information

Connecticut Notary Commission Qualifications
Notary applicants must:
• be at least 18 years old;
• be a resident of Connecticut or have a place of employment in the state;
• Non-residents must provide their address of employment, which must be kept current with the state;
• provide a valid email address, as all correspondence is sent via email.

How to Apply to Become a Connecticut Notary
See detailed information on the website of the Connecticut Secretary of State: https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Business-Services/Notary/Notary-Public-Licensing#Application%20Process

Appointing Officer
Secretary of State

Term of Office
5 Year Term

Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Exam required, new and renewing Notaries; exam is contained in the application form.

Notary Bond Requirement
Not required.

Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not required.

Notary Seal Requirement
Not required.

Authorized Duties
• Oath/affirmations;
• execute jurats;
• acknowledgments and proofs;
• take depositions and issue subpoenas (specified purposes);
• perform copy certifications.

Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the Connecticut Secretary of State: https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Business-Services/Notary/Notary-Public-Licensing#Name%20Change


Contact Information for the State of Connecticut

Connecticut State Notary Website
https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Business-Services/Notary/Notary-Public-Licensing

State of Connecticut Notary Manual
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SOTS/Business-Services/Notary/eLicense-Forms/Notary-Manual-June-2020.pdf

Connecticut State License Lookup
https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx

Phone Number
(860) 509-6002

Mailing Address
Office of the Secretary of State
P.O. Box 150470
Hartford, CT 06115


Apostille Certification Information

Phone Number
(860) 509-6100

Further Information
https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Legislative-Services/Authentication-of-Documents-and-the-Apostille



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