Notary Public in Connecticut
Browse 89 cities in Connecticut to find a notary public near you.
Connecticut notaries are appointed by the Secretary of State and serve a 5-year term. The state has a professional notary community with strong demand in Fairfield County — due to its proximity to New York City's financial and legal industries — as well as Hartford's insurance and corporate sectors. Connecticut caps the fee at $10 per signature (raised from an older $5 cap, so double-check any source that still cites the lower figure). Remote online notarization has not been authorized here; every signing requires the notary and signer in the same room. Connecticut requires no bond, but does mandate both training and a state exam to become a notary.
Is this notary really commissioned?
Anyone can claim to be a notary. Before you rely on one for an important document, it costs nothing to check that their commission is real, active, and hasn't expired.
Connecticut notaries are commissioned by the Connecticut Secretary of the State — Business Services Division, which provides a free public commission lookup.
Verify a Connecticutnotary's commission →What you can legally be charged
As of July 2026, Connecticut law caps the fee a notary can charge for a standard notarial act at $10 per notarial act. A notary who charges more than the legal maximum for a standard act is breaking the law — you're entitled to ask what they charge before they begin.
What to expect
- Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID — the notary can't proceed without one.
- Your notary is required to record the transaction in a journal — expect to sign it and provide some basic details.
- Every document is marked with the notary's official stamp or seal, confirming the notarization is complete.
For aspiring notaries
Becoming a notary in Connecticut
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission term | 5 years |
| Surety bond | Not required |
| Training course | Required |
| State exam | Required |
Total cost to become a notary in Connecticut typically runs $140, covering the application, training, and supplies.
Full guide to becoming a notary →Sourced from the National Notary Association, verified July 2026. Confirm current requirements with the Connecticut Secretary of the State — Business Services Division.