CO Notary Signer Identification

Question 1

Which form of ID is acceptable for a signer appearing before a Colorado notary?

Accepted Answer

State-issued driver's license

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Library card

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Employee ID badge

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Utility bill

Question 2

Can a Colorado notary rely on personal knowledge to identify a signer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the notary personally knows the signer

Answer

No, ID is always required

Answer

Only with a credible witness present

Answer

Only for acknowledgments, not jurats

Question 3

What is a credible witness in Colorado notary practice?

Accepted Answer

A person known to the notary who swears to the signer's identity

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A licensed attorney who vouches for the document

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A co-signer on the document

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A government official who verifies identity

Question 4

Which of the following identification documents is generally acceptable for a Colorado notarization?

Accepted Answer

A passport issued by a foreign government

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A voter registration card (no photo)

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A social security card

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A business card

Question 5

How current must identification be when presented to a Colorado notary?

Accepted Answer

Not expired

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Issued within 6 months

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Issued within the past 5 years

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Renewed within the current year

Question 6

When using a credible witness in Colorado, how many credible witnesses are typically required?

Accepted Answer

One credible witness known to the notary

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Two credible witnesses known to each other

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Two credible witnesses each known to the notary

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One witness known to the signer