If a Connecticut notary wishes to resign, in what form must they notify the Office of the Secretary of the State?

• A. By phone
• B. By email
• C. In writing
• D. By submitting a form online

Answer: (C)

Notaries public are public officials, so their resignation must be formally documented to become part of the official record. In Connecticut, a notary who wants to resign must submit a written notice to the Office of the Secretary of the State. A written document provides a permanent, verifiable record that the commission is being terminated and the official duties are ended. A phone call or an email doesn’t create that formal record, and submitting a form online may not fulfill the requirement for a written resignation. The written notice should identify the notary and clearly state the intent to resign, then be sent to the Secretary of the State so the resignation can be processed and recorded.