CT Notary Notary Bond and Insurance Requirements 3

Question 1

What is the consequence for a Connecticut notary who performs notarial acts without a valid surety bond on file?

Accepted Answer

Commission suspension or revocation

Answer

Performing notarial acts without a valid, filed surety bond violates Connecticut law and can result in suspension or revocation of the notary's commission.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the role of the surety company when a valid claim is filed against a notary's bond?

Accepted Answer

The surety investigates the claim, may pay it, and then seeks repayment from the notary

Answer

The surety company investigates the claim and, if valid, pays the harmed party, after which the surety has the right to seek full repayment from the notary.

Question 3

Can a Connecticut notary legally hold both a surety bond and an E&O insurance policy simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a notary may voluntarily obtain E&O as additional protection alongside the required bond

Answer

Connecticut notaries may — and are encouraged to — hold both the required surety bond and optional E&O insurance for comprehensive financial protection.

Question 4

Who establishes the required bond amount of $15,000 for Connecticut notaries?

Accepted Answer

Connecticut state law

Answer

The $15,000 bond amount is set by Connecticut state statute and applies uniformly to all notary public applicants in the state.

Question 5

If a Connecticut notary's surety bond expires mid-commission, what must the notary do to remain in compliance?

Accepted Answer

Renew or obtain a new surety bond and file it with the Secretary of State

Answer

A notary must maintain a continuous, valid surety bond throughout the entire commission term; if it expires, a new bond must be obtained and filed promptly.

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CT Notary Notary Bond and Insurance Requirements 3