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Please read this first We work to keep state commissioning information current, but requirements, fees, and forms can change faster than we can update this page. Confirm every step with the Connecticut Secretary of the State using the official links below before you apply. This article is a checklist, not legal advice. |
Overview
Connecticut licenses notaries through eLicense. Public Act 23-28 authorizes remote notarial acts effective October 1, 2023. There is no separate online notary commission. Follow the Notary Public Manual for technology and identification rules. Notaries are not required to offer remote acts.
Use this page as a checklist of where to go and what to complete. Follow the Secretary of the State’s current instructions if anything here differs from the official site.
For a U.S. overview of remote online notary authorization, see the National Notary Association’s How to Become a Remote Online Notary. Follow the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s instructions if anything differs.
Who Can Apply
To be commissioned as a Connecticut notary public, you must meet all of the following:
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Start Here: eLicense.ct.gov
Connecticut uses eLicense for new applications and renewals. There is no separate SOS “online notary portal” for a RON commission.
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Read the official licensing page Open Notary Public Licensing and the Notary Public Manual (updated for Public Act 23-28). |
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Create an eLicense account Register at eLicense.ct.gov, then choose Online Services → Initial Application → Notary Public Certification. |
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If you are already a Connecticut notary, use License Lookup Find your name and license number before you renew or decide whether to offer remote notarial acts. Lapsed commissions need a reinstatement request, not a new-application path. |
Part 1: Traditional Connecticut Notary Commission
Skip this section if you already hold an unexpired Connecticut notary commission. Remote notarial acts, if you offer them, are performed under that same commission.
Checklist
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Review the official how-to |
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Complete traditional notary education Study the Notary Public Manual. The exam is inside the eLicense application; there is no separate SOS education course fee listed. |
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Obtain a surety bond Not listed on the official site as a required notary bond for commissioning. |
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Submit the traditional application Complete the Jurat and Writing Sample (notarized), have an unrelated person complete a Certificate of Character, and pay the statutory $120 non-refundable fee in eLicense. Approval is typically 3–5 business days. |
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Take the oath and record the certificate Take the oath of office and record the certificate and oath with the town clerk (residence town, or business town if you are a non-resident) within 30 days of receiving the Certificate of Appointment. Commissions last five years. |
Part 2: Online (RON) Commission
Connecticut does not issue a separate online (RON) commission. If you offer remote notarial acts under PA 23-28, follow the Notary Public Manual. Keep this section so the checklist matches other states.
Have these ready
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Checklist
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Read the official online-notary instructions Use the Remote Notarization section of Notary Public Licensing and the Notary Public Manual. There is no separate RON commission application. |
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Complete online notary education Not applicable as a separate SOS RON course. The manual covers PA 23-28. |
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Start the online commission application Not applicable. There is no separate online commission. Remote acts, if offered, use your existing notary license. |
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Sign with a digital certificate Not applicable as an SOS portal step. |
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Upload your electronic seal Not applicable as an SOS portal step. |
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Pay and submit Not applicable. There is no separate SOS RON filing fee listed. |
After You Are Commissioned
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Renew the five-year commission in eLicense during the 90 days before expiration (or 90 days after). The renewal fee is $60. There is no separate online commission to renew.
Fees Listed by the Secretary of the State
Amounts below are from Notary Public Licensing. Confirm them there before you pay. Town clerk recording fees are set by the town.
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| Traditional notary education | Not listed as a separate SOS course fee (exam is in the application) |
| Online / RON education | Not applicable (no separate RON course) |
| New notary application | $120 (non-refundable) |
| Online (RON) application | Not applicable |
| Surety bond | Not listed on the official site as a required commissioning bond |
Official Connecticut Links
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| Notary Public Licensing | portal.ct.gov/.../notary-public-licensing |
| Notary Public Manual (PDF) | Manual (Rev. 2023) |
| eLicense | elicense.ct.gov |
| Business Services | [email protected] |
Common Questions
Q: Can I apply for the online commission first?
A: No. Connecticut does not issue a separate online commission. Obtain a traditional notary license first. Remote notarial acts under PA 23-28, if you offer them, use that license.
Q: Does Connecticut approve a list of RON platforms?
A: The Secretary of the State does not publish a RON platform approval list on the licensing page. Confirm current technology guidance in the official Notary Public Manual.
Q: Where can I confirm a fee or form changed?
A: Use Notary Public Licensing and eLicense.ct.gov.
Last Updated: August 26, 2026 | Author: Customer Success Team | Version: v1.0
