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What Is a Commissioner of the Court and What Role Does It Play in a Real Estate Transaction?

n real estate documents, certain legal figures may appear that are not always familiar to advisors. One of them is the Commissioner of the Court, described in the glossary as a person authorized to administer oaths and participate in the formal acknowledgment of certain documents, in a role comparable in some respects to that of a notary within the legal context of the source. In this episode, we explore what this role means, why it may be involved in validating signatures and sworn statements, and why it is important to distinguish between a Commissioner of the Court, a notary, and other legal authorities. The source refers specifically to Connecticut and dates from 2004, so the exact legal function may vary by jurisdiction.