CO Notarial Acts and Procedures Flashcards
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Under Colorado's remote online notarization (RON) rules, the audio-video communication session must be:
Answer: Recorded and retained by the notary or technology provider for at least 10 years
Colorado RON rules require that the audio-video recording be retained for at least 10 years as part of the notary's official records.
A Colorado notary is asked to administer an oath to a witness testifying in a legal proceeding. The witness objects to swearing on religious grounds. The notary should:
Answer: Offer an affirmation, which carries the same legal weight as an oath
Colorado law allows a notary to substitute an affirmation for an oath when the individual has religious or other objections to swearing.
Which statement about Colorado notary journal requirements is CORRECT?
Answer: A journal is required for all notarial acts, including RON, and must record each act separately
Colorado requires a journal entry for every notarial act—including RON—and each act must be recorded as a separate entry.
A Colorado notary receives a notarial certificate with blank spaces left in it. The notary should:
Answer: Refuse to complete the notarization until the blanks are filled in
A notary must not complete a notarial act on a document that has significant blank spaces that could be filled in after notarization.
After a Colorado notary's commission expires, the notary must:
Answer: Cease performing notarial acts and secure or destroy the stamp to prevent misuse
When a commission expires, the notary must stop performing notarial acts and must secure or destroy their stamp so it cannot be misused.
Under Colorado law, which act requires the notary to administer an oath or affirmation AND watch the signer sign the document?
Answer: Jurat (verification on oath or affirmation)
A jurat requires both administering an oath/affirmation and witnessing the signer execute the document in the notary's presence.
A Colorado notary who changes their legal name must:
Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and may need to update their commission and seal
Colorado notaries must notify the Secretary of State of a name change and update their commission and official seal to reflect the new name.