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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Connecticut

In Connecticut a notary may charge up to $5 per act plus 35 cents per mile of travel, and remote notarization by audio-video is allowed except for listed documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney and real estate closings.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Connecticut at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 per notarial act
Plus 35 cents for each mile of travel.
Remote online notarization
Yes, with exclusions
Remote acknowledgment is not allowed for wills, trusts, health care instructions, living wills, powers of attorney, real estate closings and some estate documents.
RON law and effective date
Conn. Gen. Stat. 3-95b (P.A. 23-28, amended by P.A. 24-97)

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The rules in Connecticut

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Connecticut?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Connecticut: $5 per notarial act. Plus 35 cents for each mile of travel.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Connecticut?

Yes, with exclusions. Remote online notarization in Connecticut: yes, with exclusions. Remote acknowledgment is not allowed for wills, trusts, health care instructions, living wills, powers of attorney, real estate closings and some estate documents.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Connecticut, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Connecticut: Conn. Gen. Stat. 3-95b (P.A. 23-28, amended by P.A. 24-97).

Where do the Connecticut notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Conn. Gen. Stat. 3-95 and Conn. Gen. Stat. 3-95b. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.