Notary & Proctoring Services

Notary Services

Notary services are available Monday through Saturday subject to staff availability. Calling ahead of your trip is strongly encouraged to ensure a notary is on staff when you arrive. Contact the Reference Department at 860-652-7720 for an appointment.

The individual who requires the notarization and is signing the document must appear in person before the Notary. Two signed forms of identification must be presented to have a document notarized:
1. Photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) - Current/valid only. Does NOT have an Expired Date.
2. Credit card, bank card, or library card that meets the following criteria:
- Signed by owner (prior to presenting to notary)
- Does NOT have an Expired Date
- Name imprinted on card must match the name on the photo ID

The individual should also bring the fee of $5.00 per notary signature. This can be accepted in cash (please bring exact change) or by check payable to "Welles-Turner Memorial Library."

Documents we CANNOT Notarize:
- Wills, I-9 documents, or "end of life' documents (e.g. living will or healthcare agent)
- Documents related to citizenry and/or immigration status
- Vital records
- Documents written in a foreign language
- Statements attesting to an individual's competency
- Real estate documents

Community members can also access Notary Public services at town hall, banks, mailing services, and in some cases, attorneys' and accountants' offices.

Exam Proctoring Services

Exam Proctoring are are available Monday through Saturday subject to staff availability. Exams are administered by appointment only. Appointments must be made at least five days in advance. Contact the Reference Department at 860-652-7720 for an appointment.

The fee is $25.00 per exam, payable prior to the start of the exam. This can be accepted in cash (please bring exact change) or by check payable to "Welles-Turner Memorial Library."

The student must know the examining institutions requirements for proctoring. Check with the library to make sure all requirements can be met.

The library proctors both written and online exams. We cannot proctor online exams that require installation of special software. Students must make arrangements with the examining institution to have written exams sent or login information sent to the library.

The library cannot provide continuous proctoring. The proctor will check in with the student periodically.

The library agrees to provide a reasonably quiet space for students to take the exam but students should be mindful that the library is a public space.

The library reserves the right to substitute a proctor in event the original proctor is unavailable.

The proctor will not sign a proctor statement that attests to more than he or she is able to do.

The library will return the completed test to the examining institution upon completion. The student is responsible for any costs incurred.

If unable to keep the scheduled exam time, notify the library at least one day before the scheduled time. An exam taker who is a “no call or no show” may forfeit permission to use the library as a proctor in the future.