Each notary public is appointed by the SECRETARY OF STATE for a term of five years,
beginning on the date of appointment and ending on the last day of the anniversary month
five years later - -5 years
Beginning on the date of appointment and _____ - -ending on the last day of the
anniversary month five years later.
The appointment is evidenced by a certificate bearing the ____ - -notary's name and
the facsimile signature of the Secretary of the State and countersigned by the Secretary's
executive assistant.
T/F) The certificate is evidence of the public office that the notary holds and should be kept
in a safe place - -TRUE
If the certificate is lost or destroyed, ____ through the 3 online system or by requesting one
by emailing - -a duplicate may be obtained
Upon receiving the Certificate of Appointment, and before performing any notarial act, the
notary must take an ____ - -oath of office.
The oath administered to a notary public is found in _______ of the General Statutes: -
-section 1-25
Oath administered to a notary public - -You do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case
may be) that you will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of
the state of Connecticut; and that you will faithfully discharge, according to law, the duties
of the office of notary public to the best of your abilities; so help you God.
Sworn before a town clerk but can be administered _____ - -by any person authorized
to administer an oath under section 1-24 of the General Statutes.