Which method is used to obtain a replacement certificate for a lost notary certificate?

• A. Online system login
• B. Visit the town clerk in person
• C. Mail a request to the Secretary of the State's Office
• D. Do nothing and wait for renewal

Answer: (A)

Replacement certificates for Connecticut notaries are obtained through the state's online notary system. The official portal securely verifies your identity and gives you access to your commission records, so you can print a replacement certificate right from your account. This is the fastest and most reliable way to replace a lost certificate because it directly taps into your active, official record.

Visiting a town clerk or mailing a request isn’t the official route for getting a replacement, and doing nothing wouldn’t provide you with a usable certificate. Online access provides an up-to-date, verifiable replacement that you can print and use.