CO Notary Signer Identification 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which form of ID is acceptable for a signer appearing before a Colorado notary?
- Library card
- State-issued driver's license (Correct answer)
- Employee ID badge
- Utility bill
Correct answer: State-issued driver's license
A state-issued driver's license or ID card with a photo and signature is an acceptable primary form of identification.
Question 2: Can a Colorado notary rely on personal knowledge to identify a signer?
- No, ID is always required
- Yes, if the notary personally knows the signer (Correct answer)
- Only with a credible witness present
- Only for acknowledgments, not jurats
Correct answer: Yes, if the notary personally knows the signer
Colorado allows a notary to identify a signer based on the notary's personal knowledge of the individual.
Question 3: What is a credible witness in Colorado notary practice?
- A licensed attorney who vouches for the document
- A person known to the notary who swears to the signer's identity (Correct answer)
- A co-signer on the document
- A government official who verifies identity
Correct answer: A person known to the notary who swears to the signer's identity
A credible witness is someone personally known to the notary who swears or affirms that the signer is who they claim to be.
Question 4: Which of the following identification documents is generally acceptable for a Colorado notarization?
- A passport issued by a foreign government (Correct answer)
- A voter registration card (no photo)
- A social security card
- A business card
Correct answer: A passport issued by a foreign government
A current foreign passport with a photo and signature is an acceptable form of identification for notarization.
Question 5: How current must identification be when presented to a Colorado notary?
- Issued within 6 months
- Not expired (Correct answer)
- Issued within the past 5 years
- Renewed within the current year
Correct answer: Not expired
Identification documents must not be expired to be considered valid for notarization purposes.
Question 6: When using a credible witness in Colorado, how many credible witnesses are typically required?
- One credible witness known to the notary (Correct answer)
- Two credible witnesses known to each other
- Two credible witnesses each known to the notary
- One witness known to the signer
Correct answer: One credible witness known to the notary
Colorado generally allows one credible witness who is personally known to the notary to vouch for the signer's identity.
CO Notary Signer Identification 1
Which form of ID is acceptable for a signer appearing before a Colorado notary?