CO Notary Notarial Acts & Certificates 2

Question 1

What must a Colorado notary include in every notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

Their commission expiration date

Answer

Colorado notarial certificates must include the notary's commission expiration date so parties can verify the commission was active.

Question 2

A Colorado notary may refuse to perform a notarial act if:

Accepted Answer

The notary is not satisfied the signer is competent or willing

Answer

A notary may refuse if they have reasonable doubt about the signer's competency, willingness, or identity.

Question 3

What is a copy certification by a document custodian in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

The notary notarizes the custodian's statement that the copy is accurate

Answer

When a notary cannot directly certify a copy, they can notarize the custodian's sworn statement that the copy is a true and correct copy of the original.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a signature witnessing notarial act?

Accepted Answer

The notary witnesses the signer sign the document but no oath is taken

Answer

A signature witnessing involves the notary watching the signer sign the document without administering an oath or taking an acknowledgment.

Question 5

Who is responsible for completing the notarial certificate on a Colorado document?

Accepted Answer

The notary

Answer

The notary is responsible for completing the notarial certificate accurately to reflect what occurred during the notarization.

CO Notary - Colorado Notary Exam Practice Test

CO Notary - Colorado Notary Exam Practice Test

CO Notary Notarial Acts & Certificates 2