CT Notary Record-Keeping and Documentation 3

Question 1

A Connecticut notary changes their residence address. What documentation duty follows?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of the State in writing within 30 days of the change

Answer

Connecticut requires notaries to report an address change in writing to the Secretary of the State within 30 days.

Question 2

A Connecticut notary legally changes their name. Which record-keeping step is required?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of the State of the name change as required

Answer

A name change must be reported to the Secretary of the State so commission records stay accurate.

Question 3

When performing a jurat, what should the Connecticut notary's certificate document about the signer's actions?

Accepted Answer

That the signer signed in the notary's presence and swore or affirmed to the truth of the contents

Answer

A jurat certifies signing in the notary's presence plus an oath or affirmation administered by the notary.

Question 4

A document presented to a Connecticut notary has no notarial certificate wording at all. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Ask the signer or document custodian which act is needed, then attach the appropriate certificate

Answer

The signer chooses the type of act, and the notary may then attach a proper acknowledgment or jurat certificate; the notary may not choose for them or give legal advice.

Question 5

How should a Connecticut notary attach a loose certificate to a multi-page document?

Accepted Answer

Securely attach it to the document and reference the document within the certificate

Answer

A loose certificate should be firmly attached and describe the document it belongs to, preventing fraudulent reuse.

(CT Notary) Connecticut Notary Exam Practice Test

(CT Notary) Connecticut Notary Exam Practice Test

CT Notary Record-Keeping and Documentation 3