There are many reasons why someone would seek to be a notary public. You might be the owner of a small business; you may work in an office where clients and customers have frequent need of a notary's services; you may enjoy the official nature of the duties; or it may be a requirement of your job. No matter what the reason, appointment as a notary public is a serious undertaking. The notary is a ?public official, ? a person given a public trust, a person whose duties and responsibilities cannot be taken lightly. The notary serves a vital role in the execution of a wide range of documents. Whenever individuals see a document that has been ?notarized, ? they should be confident that the notarial act has been performed correctly. As a notary public it is your responsibility to use intelligence and judgment, and always perform your duties as required by Connecticut State law. You must remember that others are relying on your honesty and integrit

A notary is a public official responsible for independently verifying signatures and oaths. Depending on how a document is written, a notarization serves to affirm the identity of a signer and the fact that they personally executed their signature. A notarization, or notarial act, officially documents the identity of a party to a document or transaction and the occasion of the signing that others can rely upon, usually at face value. A notary's authentication is intended to be reliable, to avoid the inconvenience of having to locate a signer to have them personally verify their signature, as well as to document the execution of a document perhaps long after the lifetime of the signer and the notary. An oath is a sworn statement. In most cases a person will swear that a written statement, oral statement, or testimony they are about to give is true. A notary can document that the notary administered an oath to an individual.

The Department of Licensing has worked to keep the notary public application process as simple as possible. A prospective notary need only submit a complete application, proof of a $10,000 surety bond, and appropriate fees to the Department of Licensing in order to begin the process. Once an applicant has completed all application requirements and proven that he or she is eligible, the Department will have a new certificate of commission mailed out promptly. New in 2018, notaries public can also apply for an electronic records notary public endorsement, which allows the notary to perform notarial acts on electronic documents as well as paper documents. The application process is similar to the application process for the commission, and can be done at the same time or separately.

INTRODUCTION - This handbook is intended as a general guide and is designed to assist non-attorney notaries with the general requirements, duties, powers, limitations, liabilities, and legal significance of their actions as a notary public. Legal counsel should be consulted whenever specific problems or questions arise concerning any aspect of the office of notary public. THE NOTARY?S FUNCTION - A notary public is a public official whose powers and duties are defined by statute. A notary acts as an official, unbiased witness to the identity and signature of the person who comes before the notary for a specific purpose. The person may be taking an oath, giving oral or written testimony, or signing or acknowledging his or her signature on a legal document. In each case, the notary attests that certain formalities have been observed. The key function is to be certain that the person appearing before the notary is who that person claims to be.

This document is the Notary Public and Justice of the Peace manual prepared by the Secretary of State with the advice and approval of the Attorney General pursuant to RSA 455:17. The manual addresses the law and other relevant information pertaining to Notaries Public and Justices of the Peace in the State of New Hampshire. It also briefly addresses the role and function of Commissioners of Deeds and other officials authorized by statute to perform notarial acts. The manual is organized into sections. First, the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts is covered. Second, for each officer, the duties, recommended procedures, and other relevant information are addressed. Third, ethical considerations for all notarial officers are addressed, and the Notary Public Code of Responsibility - Guiding Principles, developed by the National Notary Association, is included. Finally, sample documents and copies of forms, and other information are provided in the Appendix.

This practice test includes 144 questions about Connecticut Notary Public Exam. The test has been carefully developed to assist you to pass your actual test. It will help you prepare for and pass your exam on the first attempt but it does not include any study guide. The book focuses only on carefully selected practice questions. Two main topics; GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, and LEGAL are covered in this test. General Knowledge questions focus on; #9642 Basic Concepts #9642 Local Issues Legal questions focus on; #9642 Rules #9642 Duties.