Colorado Notary Public Practice Test
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- 1. Acts
What does a Colorado notary certify when taking an acknowledgment?
- a.That the statements in the document are true
- b.That the identified individual appeared and acknowledged signing the record voluntarily
- c.That the document complies with all applicable laws
- d.That the notary drafted the document
Answer: b
Explanation: An acknowledgment certifies that the signer personally appeared, was identified, and acknowledged executing the record for its stated purpose. It does not certify the truth of the contents (that is a jurat) or the document's legality.
Source: Colorado RULONA (C.R.S. Title 24, Art. 21, Part 5); Colorado Notary Handbook
- 2. Acts
A signer asks a Colorado notary which type of notarial certificate the document needs. What should the notary do?
- a.Ask the signer or the receiving agency which act is required, since choosing it is the unauthorized practice of law
- b.Choose a jurat because it is more thorough
- c.Decline all service
- d.Choose whichever act is faster
Answer: a
Explanation: A non-attorney notary may not select the notarial act for a signer; that is legal advice. The notary asks the signer, or the agency that will receive the document, which act is needed and completes that certificate.
Source: Colorado Notary Handbook (Colorado Secretary of State)
- 3. Acts
For a standard Colorado notarization, when may the notary act if the signer is not physically present?
- a.If the signer texts a photo of their ID
- b.Never; personal appearance is required, and remote acts require an approved audio-video platform under Colorado's remote notarization rules
- c.If a neighbor confirms the signer by phone
- d.If the notary has notarized for the signer before
Answer: b
Explanation: Personal appearance is required for every notarization. Colorado authorizes remote notarization only through an approved audio-video communication platform with identity verification. A text, phone vouch, or prior acquaintance does not satisfy the appearance requirement.
Source: Colorado RULONA (C.R.S. Title 24, Art. 21, Part 5); Colorado Notary Handbook
- 4. Identification
How may a Colorado notary identify a signer?
- a.Only by a Colorado ID card
- b.Only by the notary's memory of the signer's face
- c.By personal knowledge of the signer, or by satisfactory evidence such as a current government photo ID or a credible witness
- d.By the signer signing a self-identification form
Answer: c
Explanation: Under RULONA, Colorado allows identification by the notary's personal knowledge of the signer, or by satisfactory evidence: a current government-issued photo ID bearing a signature, or the oath of a credible witness who knows the signer.
Source: Colorado RULONA (C.R.S. Title 24, Art. 21, Part 5); Colorado Notary Handbook
- 5. Identification
A Colorado signer has no ID but brings a credible witness. What is required?
- a.The witness signs for the signer
- b.Nothing; the witness is automatically enough
- c.The witness's ID is copied onto the document
- d.The witness must personally know the signer, be identified to the notary, and take an oath vouching for the signer
Answer: d
Explanation: A credible witness must personally know the signer, be personally known to or identified by the notary, and take an oath or affirmation as to the signer's identity. Only a sworn, qualifying witness can substitute for missing identification.
Source: Colorado RULONA (C.R.S. Title 24, Art. 21, Part 5); Colorado Notary Handbook
- 6. Journal Seal
Which elements must appear on a Colorado notary's official stamp?
- a.The signer's name and the county recorder's number
- b.The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public, State of Colorado,' the commission ID number, and the commission expiration date
- c.The notary's home address and photo
- d.The Colorado State Seal in gold
Answer: b
Explanation: A Colorado stamp shows the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public' and 'State of Colorado,' the notary's commission identification number, and the commission expiration date. It authenticates the notary's acts and never contains the signer's information.
Source: Colorado RULONA (C.R.S. Title 24, Art. 21, Part 5); Colorado Notary Handbook
- 7. Journal Seal
A Colorado notary's stamp is lost or stolen. What is the proper response?
- a.Ignore it until renewal
- b.Keep using a scanned image of the old stamp
- c.Do nothing unless it is misused
- d.Take prompt steps to prevent misuse, notify the Secretary of State as required, and obtain a replacement
Answer: d
Explanation: Because a stolen stamp can facilitate fraud, the notary should promptly act to prevent misuse, notify the Secretary of State as required, and obtain a new stamp. Continuing to rely on an old scanned impression is not acceptable.
Source: Colorado Notary Handbook (Colorado Secretary of State)
- 8. Commission
Does Colorado require a notary to file a surety bond?
- a.Yes, a $15,000 bond
- b.Yes, a $25,000 bond
- c.No; Colorado does not require a notary surety bond
- d.Yes, a $5,000 bond
Answer: c
Explanation: Colorado does not require notaries to obtain a surety bond. This differs from many other states, but Colorado notaries remain personally liable for misconduct, so errors-and-omissions insurance is often recommended even though it is not mandatory.
Source: Colorado RULONA (C.R.S. Title 24, Art. 21, Part 5); Colorado Notary Handbook
- 9. Commission
Which statement about the Colorado notary exam is correct?
- a.It is a paid, closed-book, in-person test
- b.There is no exam in Colorado
- c.A perfect score is required
- d.Training and the exam are free and online through the Secretary of State, the exam is open-book, 80% is required to pass, and the certificate is valid for 90 days
Answer: d
Explanation: Colorado delivers both training and the exam free through the Secretary of State's eLearning system. The exam is open-book and online, requires 80% to pass, and the certificate of completion is valid for 90 days, within which the applicant must apply for the commission.
Source: Colorado Secretary of State — Notary Training and Testing
- 10. Conduct Fees
What is the maximum a Colorado notary may charge for an electronic or remote notarization?
- a.$5
- b.$15
- c.$25
- d.No cap applies
Answer: c
Explanation: For an electronic or remote notarization Colorado allows up to $25 per notarization, compared with $15 for a standard in-person act. Any technology surcharges must comply with the remote-notarization rules.
Source: Colorado Notary Handbook (Colorado Secretary of State)