Are electronic or remote notarial acts permitted in Connecticut?

• A. They require a court order.
• B. They are never permitted in Connecticut.
• C. They are permitted regardless of law with no requirements.
• D. If permitted by law, comply with statutory requirements and use approved technology; otherwise, rely on in-person notarizations.

Answer: (D)

Electronic or remote notarial acts in Connecticut are allowed only when the law expressly authorizes them, and then you must follow the specific statutory requirements and use technology approved by the state. This ensures proper identity verification, secure communication, and accurate record-keeping. If remote notarization is authorized, you conduct the act through an approved platform, maintain an appropriate audio-visual connection, and adhere to all required procedures (such as journal entries and electronic signatures or seals as permitted). If the law does not authorize remote acts, you must perform notarizations in person using traditional methods. This conditional, requirements-based approach is why the correct approach is to comply with statutory requirements and use approved technology when permitted, and otherwise rely on in-person notarizations.