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Study CT Notary Public ManualYou are here

Download and study the official Connecticut Notary Public Manual (Rev. 2026-1) from the SOTS website.

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hours
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Prepare Jurat & Writing Sample

Complete the required Jurat and Writing Sample in your own handwriting. Have the Jurat sworn before an authorized oath administrator.

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Complete Online Application & Exam

Submit the online application on eLicense.ct.gov ($120), upload the Jurat and Writing Sample and Certificate of Character, and answer every embedded exam question correctly.

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Take Oath & Record Certificate

Take the oath of office before performing any notarial act, and record your Certificate of Appointment and oath with your town clerk within 30 days of receiving the certificate.

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Estimated total study time
9 hours
That's about 1 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Connecticut Notary Exam?

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Age
18 years or older
Education
Study Connecticut Notary Public Manual - exam included in online application
Background Check
Certificate of Character from an unrelated person who has known you at least one year; the Secretary may deny applicants with a felony or a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude
Additional Requirements
  • •Must reside in Connecticut OR have principal place of business in CT
  • •Must complete Jurat and Writing Sample (in your own handwriting)
  • •Jurat must be subscribed and sworn before authorized oath administrator
  • •Take the oath of office before performing any notarial act, and record the Certificate of Appointment and oath with the town clerk within 30 days of receiving the certificate
  • •Every exam question must be answered correctly (the exam is completed under oath within the online application)
  • •New applicants and reinstatement applicants complete the exam within the application
  • •No bond or insurance required
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What You'll Study

7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Connecticut Notary-Specific Topics Covered

Connecticut General Statutes Chapters 6 and 33100% Exam Score RequirementExam Built into the Online ApplicationJurat & Writing Sample Requirement30-Day Town Clerk Recording DeadlineNo Bond RequirementAcknowledgments vs. Jurats vs. OathsAffirmations & VerificationsCopy CertificationsIdentity Verification Standards$10 Maximum Fee per Act (from July 1, 2026)5-Year Commission Term

Connecticut Notary Exam Details

Connecticut Notary Public

Administered by Connecticut Secretary of State (SOTS)

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100% (must answer all questions correctly)
Passing Score
Not
Questions
No
Time Limit
$120 new application / $60 renewal (plus a $20 town clerk recording fee)
Exam Fee
Study time: 10-20 hours
Prerequisites: 18+ years, CT resident or principal place of business in CT
Valid for: 5 years (renewable)

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