Notary services are available in the Town Clerk’s Office at West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main Street. 

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As of April 7, 2025, the West Hartford 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.

What do I need to bring?

Please 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 include 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.

Note: Social Security cards and birth certificates are NOT acceptable IDs.

Remember:

• 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 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

The Town Clerk’s Office is located at West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Room 313, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call 860-561-7430.

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