Notary Seal & Signature Flashcards
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May a Colorado notary use a rubber stamp seal?
Answer: Yes, an inked rubber stamp seal is acceptable
Colorado allows notaries to use an inked rubber stamp seal, which is actually more common than embossed seals for legibility.
Can a Colorado notary use an electronic seal for electronic documents?
Answer: Yes, Colorado authorizes electronic seals for electronic notarizations
Colorado authorizes notaries to use electronic seals when performing electronic notarizations on electronic documents.
What happens if a notary's seal impression is unclear or partially illegible on a document?
Answer: The notary may re-affix a clear impression nearby
If the seal impression is unclear, the notary may affix a second, clear impression near the first; the notarization is not automatically void.
When performing an acknowledgment in Colorado, where does the notary sign?
Answer: On the notarial certificate associated with the act
The notary signs on the notarial certificate, which is the official section recording the notarial act.
A Colorado notary's printed name must appear on the notarial certificate:
Answer: Always, either printed or typed beneath the notary's signature
The notary's name must appear printed or typed beneath the signature on every notarial certificate for clear identification.
If a Colorado notary changes their official signature, what must they do?
Answer: Notify the Secretary of State of the signature change
A notary should notify the Secretary of State when they change their official signature to keep records current.