CO Notary Signer Identification 2

Question 1

What should a Colorado notary do if a signer cannot provide satisfactory identification?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarial act

Answer

If the notary cannot satisfactorily identify the signer, the notary must refuse to perform the notarial act.

Question 2

A signer presents a military ID to a Colorado notary. Is this acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a military ID with photo and signature is acceptable

Answer

A U.S. military identification card with a photograph and signature is an acceptable form of identification.

Question 3

Which characteristic must an ID document have to be acceptable for Colorado notarization?

Accepted Answer

Must include a photograph and signature

Answer

Acceptable identification must include a photograph and signature to reliably link the document to its holder.

Question 4

If a signer's name on the document differs slightly from their ID, what should a Colorado notary do?

Accepted Answer

Use judgment — minor variations like middle name omissions are typically acceptable

Answer

Minor name discrepancies such as omitting a middle name are often acceptable; significant discrepancies should prompt refusal.

Question 5

Can a Colorado notary notarize a document for a person appearing via telephone?

Accepted Answer

No, the signer must appear in person or via approved audio-video

Answer

Colorado requires the signer to appear in person before the notary, or via approved audio-video technology for remote notarization.

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