CT SB01040

Effective October 1, 2023, Connecticut authorizes notaries public to perform remote notarizations for individuals not physically present if they can communicate simultaneously by sight and sound using approved communication technology.

Notary must identify the remotely located individual by one of four methods: personal knowledge, government-issued photo identification, at least two different identity proofing services, or oath/affirmation from a credible witness.

Remote notarizations are prohibited for wills, trusts, health care instructions, powers of attorney, living wills, standby guardian designations, disclaimers, mutual distribution agreements, and real estate closings.

Secretary of the State may adopt regulations regarding remote notarizations, including standards for communication technology, identity proofing, and approval of service providers, considering national standards and recommendations from the National Association of Secretaries of State.

Signed original documents must be mailed or delivered to the notary for certification with the notary's signature and official stamp or seal, with the notarization date and time recorded as when the signature was witnessed via communication technology.