CO Notary Fees, Liability & Prohibited Acts

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Colorado notary may charge for each notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

Answer

$1.00

Answer

$10.00

Answer

$25.00

Question 2

Can a Colorado notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial act fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the signer agrees in advance

Answer

No, only the per-act fee is allowed

Answer

Yes, but only for real estate closings

Answer

No additional charges of any kind are permitted

Question 3

Which of the following is a prohibited act for a Colorado notary?

Accepted Answer

Practicing law without a license

Answer

Performing an acknowledgment

Answer

Charging the maximum fee

Answer

Keeping a journal

Question 4

Can a Colorado notary notarize a document in which they have a direct financial interest?

Accepted Answer

No, a direct financial interest disqualifies the notary

Answer

Yes, there is no prohibition

Answer

Only if disclosed in the certificate

Answer

Only for documents under $1,000 in value

Question 5

What is the penalty for a Colorado notary who charges fees above the legal maximum?

Accepted Answer

Civil fine and possible commission revocation

Answer

Verbal warning only

Answer

Mandatory retraining

Answer

A 30-day suspension only

Question 6

May a Colorado notary advertise notary services in a language other than English?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but must not call themselves a 'notario publico' without a disclaimer that they are not an attorney

Answer

No, all advertising must be in English

Answer

Yes, with no restrictions

Answer

Only if they have a bilingual commission