CO Notary Notary Seal & Signature 3

Question 1

Which of the following may a Colorado notary NOT do with their seal?

Accepted Answer

Lend it to another person for use

Answer

A notary seal is strictly personal and may never be lent to or used by another person.

Question 2

What should be done if ink from a notary seal bleeds or smears on the certificate?

Accepted Answer

It is acceptable as long as the required information is readable

Answer

As long as all the required information on the seal impression is legible, minor smearing does not invalidate the notarization.

Question 3

A Colorado notary's commission number should appear:

Accepted Answer

On the seal if required or elsewhere on the certificate

Answer

Colorado notaries may include their commission number on the seal or certificate, though the commission expiration date is the key required element.

Question 4

If a Colorado notary obtains a new seal after the old one is destroyed, must they re-notarize prior documents?

Accepted Answer

No, past notarizations remain valid

Answer

Replacing a seal does not affect the validity of prior notarizations; those acts were valid when performed.

Question 5

In Colorado, which notarial act requires BOTH a seal and a signature?

Accepted Answer

All notarial acts

Answer

Colorado requires both the notary's signature and official seal on every notarial act, without exception.

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