Key Service Resurrected At West Hartford Town Clerk's Office

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The West Hartford Town Clerk's Office has resurrected limited notary public services.

As of April 7, the town clerk's office has resumed notary services to the public. The fee for the service is $5 per document, payable by cash or by check.

To receive services, people should bring two forms of current identification with a signature. The signature must match on both forms of identification.

• The primary ID must be issued by a state or federal government, and it must contain a photograph and signature—examples: a current driver's license or passport, and non-driver photo ID.
• The secondary ID must include a signature. Examples include a current SIGNED credit card, debit card, fishing permit, or pilot's license.

Social Security cards and birth certificates are not acceptable identification.

Other requirements:

• All signers must be present.
• Be sure each document is complete and ready for signature, but do not sign it ahead of time. The signer must sign the document in front of the notary.
• The document must be in English, and the notary must be able to communicate with the signer in English.
• Notaries can refuse service at their discretion.

The West Hartford Town Clerk's Office is not able to notarize the following documents:

• Wills or end-of-life documents, living wills, trusts, durable power of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, guardianship designations
• Real estate documents
• Vital records (birth, marriage, and death certificates)
• I-9 (USCIS employee verification) forms
• Prenuptial agreements
• Tax returns
• Military records
• Judicial decrees
• Petitions

For more information, call the West Hartford Town Clerk's Office at 860-561-7430.