Connecticut Remote Notarization (RIN-Style) Special Conditions

Although Connecticut has passed Remote Notarization legislation under Public Act 23-28 (effective October 1, 2023), the process functions much like Remote Ink Notarization (RIN) rather than traditional fully-electronic RON; requiring wet ink signatures and physical document exchange. Connecticut citizens have always been able to have documents notarized online by notaries in other states, and now Connecticut notaries can also serve their own residents remotely.

You will need to follow the guidelines in the Connecticut Notary Public Manual and in accordance with Public Act No. 23-28.

Additional Connecticut notary rules and regulations can be found at C.G.S. § 3-95b.

The following requirements are unique to Connecticut's Remote Notarization (RIN-Style) process:

• The notary must be physically located in Connecticut at the time of the notarization; the signer may be anywhere.
• The document must be signed by the signer while connected with the notary by communication technology.
• The notary identifies the signer via personal knowledge or a valid government-issued photo ID presented on camera.
• The physical document must then be delivered to the notary, who will then sign the document, complete the notarial certificate, and deliver it back to the signer.
• The notarial date on the notary certificate is the date of the video session, not the date the notary receives the document. Because of the delivery requirement, in most cases the notary will actually receive, execute the notarial certificate, and sign the document several days after the signer has signed it.
• No special state registration or endorsement is required for Connecticut notaries to perform remote acts.

The following document types cannot be remotely notarized in Connecticut:

• Wills, codicils, trusts, or trust instruments
• Health care instructions or living wills
• Powers of attorney
• Self-proving affidavits for health care or living wills
• Designation of standby guardian or decision-making representative
• Mutual distribution agreements
• Real estate closings or any documents intended for recording in Connecticut land records (deeds, mortgages, etc.)

To join/create the video room, proceed just as you would with a normal RON session. Then complete all RIN-specific requirements outside the BN system (wet ink signature, mailing the document, notary sealing upon receipt, etc.).

Below is a relevant excerpt from the Connecticut Notary Public Handbook outlining session requirements.

BlueNotary recommends uploading whatever document you are signing and signing both physically and electronically for added record-keeping — but the wet ink notarization is what governs. The eSignature will hold no validity for this process.

Note: Connecticut notaries performing remote acts should strongly consider keeping a detailed journal entry for each session, including the signer's location, ID method used, and whether a recording was retained — though this is not legally mandated, it is highly recommended by the CT Secretary of State.

Updated on: 02/05/2026