CO Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Question 1

Under Colorado law, which technology must a remote online notary use to verify a signer's identity during a RON session?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and credential analysis

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Email verification only

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A phone call with a government official

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A physical ID mailed to the notary

Question 2

How long must a Colorado remote online notary retain the audio-visual recording of a RON session?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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3 years

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10 years

Question 3

Which state agency must a Colorado notary register with before performing remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Secretary of State

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Colorado Bureau of Investigation

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Colorado Department of Revenue

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Colorado Attorney General's Office

Question 4

A signer located in another U.S. state wants a Colorado remote online notarization. Is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the notary may perform RON for signers located anywhere in the world

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No, the signer must be physically in Colorado

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Yes, but only for signers in states that have adopted RON laws

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No, only Colorado residents may use a Colorado RON notary

Question 5

Which of the following is a required element of every Colorado RON notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

A statement that the notarial act was performed using communication technology

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The signer's Social Security Number

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The name of the KBA vendor used

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The notary's home address

Question 6

What must a Colorado RON notary do if the audio or video connection is interrupted during a notarization?

Accepted Answer

Stop the session and reconnect before completing the notarization

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Continue the notarization and note the interruption in the journal

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Proceed only if the interruption was less than 30 seconds

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Transfer the session to a backup notary

Question 7

Under Colorado's RON law, which of the following documents CANNOT be notarized remotely?

Accepted Answer

Wills governed by Colorado law that require witnesses present with the testator

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Real estate deeds

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Powers of attorney

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Affidavits