Fees, Liability & Prohibited Acts Flashcards

May a Colorado notary notarize their own signature on a document?

Answer: No, a notary cannot notarize their own signature

A notary may never notarize their own signature because the signer and notary cannot be the same person.

Under Colorado law, must a notary inform a signer of their right to use an interpreter?

Answer: No, but the notary may refuse if communication is inadequate

Colorado does not require notaries to inform signers of interpreter rights, but the notary may refuse if they cannot adequately communicate with the signer.

What must a Colorado notary do before an employer can direct them to notarize documents?

Answer: The notary retains independent judgment regardless of employer instructions

A notary public must always exercise independent professional judgment; an employer cannot legally compel a notary to perform improper notarizations.

Which of the following best describes a notary's duty of impartiality?

Answer: The notary must remain neutral and not advocate for any party

A notary must remain impartial and neutral, serving as an official witness without advocating for any party involved.

Can a Colorado employer fire an employee-notary for refusing to perform an improper notarization?

Answer: No, terminating a notary for refusing an improper act is prohibited retaliation under Colorado law

Colorado law protects notaries from retaliation by employers for refusing to perform acts that would constitute official misconduct.

Is it permissible for a Colorado notary to prepare an affidavit for a signer and then notarize it?

Answer: Yes, this is a common and accepted practice

A notary who is not an attorney may prepare a simple affidavit at the signer's direction and then notarize it, provided they do not provide legal advice about the document's content.