Can Connecticut notaries perform remote online notarizations?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only with certain documents
• D. Only during emergencies

Answer: (B)

Remote online notarization requires explicit authorization by the state's statutes and a defined framework for identity verification, audiovisual presence, and electronic recordkeeping. Connecticut does not authorize remote online notarizations, so a Connecticut notary cannot perform them. In Connecticut, notaries must witness the signer’s signature in person, at the same location and time, with the notary's attestation done in the physical presence of the signer. Unless a specific statute or temporary order authorizes it, remote notarizations aren’t permitted. If Connecticut ever adopts RON, the new rules would spell out approved platforms, identity checks, recording requirements, and other safeguards. For now, in-person notarizations are the standard.