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

Colorado law sets the maximum notary fee at $5.00 per notarial act.

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

A notary may charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial act fee, provided the signer agrees to the fee in advance.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Practicing law without a license

Answer

A notary may not give legal advice or otherwise practice law unless they are also a licensed attorney.

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

A Colorado notary who has a direct financial or beneficial interest in a transaction must not notarize documents for that transaction.

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

Charging fees above the statutory maximum may result in civil penalties and disciplinary action including commission revocation.

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