CO Notary Notary Seal & Signature 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What must appear on a Colorado notary's official seal?
- Only the notary's name
- The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public,' 'State of Colorado,' and commission expiration date (Correct answer)
- The county of appointment and license number
- The Secretary of State's signature
Correct answer: The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public,' 'State of Colorado,' and commission expiration date
A Colorado notary seal must include the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public,' 'State of Colorado,' and the commission expiration date.
Question 2: What shape is required for a Colorado notary seal?
- Round only
- Square only
- Rectangular only
- Round or rectangular are both acceptable (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Round or rectangular are both acceptable
Colorado accepts a notary seal in either a round or rectangular format.
Question 3: When must a Colorado notary affix their seal to a notarized document?
- Only on original documents
- On every document notarized (Correct answer)
- Only when the document will be recorded
- Only when the signer requests it
Correct answer: On every document notarized
A Colorado notary must affix their official seal to every document they notarize.
Question 4: If a Colorado notary's seal is stolen, what must the notary do?
- Nothing until the commission renews
- Notify the Secretary of State and order a replacement (Correct answer)
- File a police report and order a replacement without notifying the state
- Immediately resign the commission
Correct answer: Notify the Secretary of State and order a replacement
A notary must notify the Secretary of State promptly when their seal is lost or stolen and obtain a replacement seal.
Question 5: Who owns the Colorado notary's seal?
- The employer who paid for it
- The county clerk
- The notary personally (Correct answer)
- The Secretary of State
Correct answer: The notary personally
The notary seal is the personal property of the notary, even if the employer purchased it.
Question 6: What must a Colorado notary do with their seal when the commission expires?
- Return it to the Secretary of State
- Submit it to the county clerk
- Destroy it or deface it so it cannot be used (Correct answer)
- Keep it for use during grace period
Correct answer: Destroy it or deface it so it cannot be used
Upon expiration of a notary commission, the notary should destroy or deface the seal so it cannot be used to make unauthorized notarizations.
CO Notary Notary Seal & Signature 1
What must appear on a Colorado notary's official seal?