Which records should be retained after performing a notarial act?

• A. Only the notarial certificate.
• B. The notarial certificate and the video recording.
• C. The journal entry alone.
• D. The notarial certificate, the journal entry, and relevant documents per CT requirements.

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is that a notary must keep a full, verifiable record of every act. In Connecticut, that means retaining the notarial certificate, the journal entry for the act, and any documents the signer presented or that CT requires you to preserve. The certificate is the official record that the act occurred and what was authenticated; the journal entry provides a detailed, chronological log of the act (who appeared, how identity was proven, what type of act, date and time, fees, etc.); and the relevant documents create the evidentiary trail showing what materials were involved. Keeping all three components ensures a complete, auditable record and helps address any later questions or disputes. Video recordings aren’t a standard requirement for ordinary notarial acts in Connecticut, unless you’re performing a remote online notarization under applicable rules.