Raised Bill No. 5325 - Summary

• Adopts the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (2018) effective October 1, 2020, establishing comprehensive standards for notarial acts in Connecticut including acknowledgments, oaths, verifications, and copy certifications.

• Authorizes notaries public and other designated officials (judges, town clerks, attorneys) to perform notarial acts on both tangible and electronic records, with requirements for identity verification through personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence.

• Enables remote notarization through communication technology allowing notaries to perform acts for individuals not physically present, requiring audio-visual recording and identity proofing by at least two different methods for remote signers.

• Establishes notary public appointment requirements including age 18+, U.S. citizenship/permanent residency, state residency, English proficiency, examination passage, and a 5-year appointment term issued by the Secretary of the State.

• Repeals prior notarial act statutes and grants the Secretary of the State authority to adopt implementing regulations regarding technology standards, electronic records, tamper-evident measures, and standards for remote notarization.