How to become a notary in Connecticut
Would you like to become a notary in Connecticut? This article will help. Here you will find information concerning the qualifications needed to become a notary in Connecticut as well as guide you through the application process.
The requirements to become a notary public in Connecticut are fairly minimal. You must be at least 18 years of age, and you must either be a resident of Connecticut or have a principal place of business in Connecticut. You also cannot have been convicted of a felony, have had a previous commission revoked or have engaged in some sort of “notarial misconduct”.
In order to become a notary in Connecticut you must fill out the application and send it to the Office of the Secretary of State of Connecticut. The application must be sent with a $60 fee made payable to the Secretary of State. The application can be downloaded off the Office’s website or can be received by calling and requesting an application. After filling out the application and receiving a Certificate of Appointment, you must take an oath of office. This must be done within thirty days of receiving the Certificate. The oath of office can be administered at the town clerk’s office of the town that you live in, or if you live out of state the town that your place of business is in.
The application to become a notary in Connecticut is longer than most so be warned. The majority of the application is an exam that tests your knowledge of notary law and procedure in Connecticut. This can be taken using Connecticut’s Notary Public Manual; however every answer must be correct so make sure to check your answers. The exam includes many types of questions including; true/false, multiple choice, and essay questions. It’s like high school all over again. The essay questions include- Write out the form that a notary public would complete, when a sworn statement (affidavit) is made, or Describe the ceremony of administering an oath. Again, every answer must be correct.
If your application is accepted and you have taken your oath of office you can now practice as a notary in Connecticut. For more info as well as the application form visit the website.
Good luck and happy notarizing!