Notary Public Information

The Office of the Secretary of the State now offers Notary Public Licensing applications and renewals online through the state’s eLicense System. 

We no longer accept paper applications using old forms. 

The Office of the Secretary of the State, Business Services Division, licenses all notaries public in the state. The fee for a new notary commission is $120 and the fee to renew a notary commission is $60.  Notary commissions are valid for five years. 

Please direct Notary Public Licensing applicants to our website at:  https://portal.ct.gov/notary

For more information or assistance applicants are encouraged to e-mail us at bsd@ct.gov  When emailing, please provide your full name and, if applicable, your notary license number.