CO Notary Notary Journal & Records 2

Question 1

Must a Colorado notary record the signer's signature in the journal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the signer must sign or mark the journal for each notarial act

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No, it is not required

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Only for jurats

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Only for real property documents

Question 2

When multiple documents are notarized for the same signer in a single session, how should the notary handle journal entries?

Accepted Answer

A separate journal entry is required for each document notarized

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One entry covers all documents

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Record only the first and last document

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A combined entry is acceptable for real estate closings only

Question 3

What should a Colorado notary do if they make an error in a journal entry?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, note the correction, and initial it

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Use white-out to correct it

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Erase the entry and rewrite it

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Remove the page and start over

Question 4

What happens to a Colorado notary's journal when the commission expires?

Accepted Answer

The notary retains it for the required retention period

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It must be submitted to the Secretary of State

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It must be destroyed to protect privacy

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It is filed with the county clerk

Question 5

May a Colorado notary's employer retain custody of the notary's journal?

Accepted Answer

No, the journal always belongs to the notary personally

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Yes, upon the employee-notary's resignation

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Yes, if the employer paid for the seal

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Yes, with written permission from the Secretary of State

Question 6

Does Colorado allow electronic notary journals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Colorado authorizes tamper-evident electronic journals

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No, only paper journals are allowed

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Only for remote online notarization

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Only with Secretary of State pre-approval