Professional notary services throughout the Constitution State Our certified notaries provide same-day mobile notary services and secure online notarization throughout Connecticut.
A mobile appointment adds a travel charge, agreed before the notary leaves. The statutory maximum for the notarial act is in the fee schedule.
Statutory requirements for becoming and operating as a notary public in Connecticut.
5 years
Not required
Connecticut does not require a surety bond to obtain a notary commission.
Exam
The online application includes an examination on the Notary Public Manual. The Secretary of the State requires every question to be answered correctly before a commission is issued. The applicant completes the examination under oath.
18+
Resident or in-state work / business
Out-of-state applicants may qualify if they have a regular place of work or business in Connecticut.
Since 2023
Public Act 23-28 authorized remote notarial acts effective October 1, 2023. A bond is optional. The official manual says a notary may buy a bond or errors-and-omissions insurance, and the state does not require one.
Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State, Business Services Division. Last verified October 4, 2026.
Statutory maximum fees for notarial acts performed in Connecticut.
| Notarial Act | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment or proof (paper) | $10.00 maximum |
| Jurat (paper) | $10.00 maximum |
| Oath or affirmation | $10.00 maximum |
Public Act 26-81, signed May 26, 2026, raised the maximum for any notarial act from $5 to $10 effective July 1, 2026. The cap is per act. Mileage may be added at the IRS business standard mileage rate.
Statutory maximums for the notarial act in Connecticut. A mobile appointment adds a travel charge, agreed before the notary leaves. Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State, Business Services Division. Last verified October 4, 2026.
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