CT Notary Appointment and Commission Requirements Flashcards
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Who has the authority to appoint notaries public in Connecticut?
Answer: The Secretary of the State
In Connecticut, notaries public are appointed by the Secretary of the State.
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Connecticut notary commission?
Answer: 18 years old
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to become a Connecticut notary public.
How long is a Connecticut notary public commission valid?
Answer: 5 years
A Connecticut notary commission is valid for a term of 5 years from the date of appointment.
Which residency requirement must a Connecticut notary applicant meet?
Answer: Must be a Connecticut resident or have a principal place of employment in Connecticut
An applicant must either reside in Connecticut or have their principal place of employment or practice in the state.
Before whom must a Connecticut notary take the oath of office?
Answer: A town or city clerk
Connecticut notaries must take their oath of office before a town or city clerk in the municipality where they reside or work.
When does a Connecticut notary's authority to perform notarial acts officially begin?
Answer: After taking the oath of office and filing it with the town or city clerk
A Connecticut notary may not perform notarial acts until after taking the oath of office and having it filed with the town or city clerk.