CT Notary Appointment and Commission Requirements Flashcards
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What must a Connecticut notary do if their address changes during their commission term?
Answer: Notify the Secretary of the State of the new address
Connecticut notaries are required to notify the Secretary of the State when their address changes during their commission term.
Which of the following would disqualify a person from becoming a Connecticut notary?
Answer: Having been convicted of a felony without civil rights restored
A felony conviction without restoration of civil rights is a disqualifying factor for a Connecticut notary applicant.
What document serves as official proof of a Connecticut notary's commission?
Answer: The commission certificate issued by the Secretary of the State
The commission certificate issued by the Secretary of the State is the official proof of a Connecticut notary's appointment.
A Connecticut notary commissioned as a resident later moves out of state. What happens to their commission?
Answer: They may retain it if they continue to have a principal place of employment in Connecticut
A notary who moves out of Connecticut may retain their commission only if they continue to have a principal place of employment in Connecticut.
What is the purpose of the surety bond that Connecticut notaries must obtain?
Answer: To protect the public from financial harm caused by notary misconduct
A surety bond protects members of the public from financial losses resulting from a notary's errors or misconduct.
Which Connecticut notaries are generally exempt from the surety bond requirement?
Answer: Notaries who are licensed Connecticut attorneys
Connecticut attorneys who are also notaries are exempt from the surety bond requirement because they are already regulated by the bar.