CO Notary Powers and Limitations Flashcards
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Under Colorado law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge per notarial act?
Answer: $10
Colorado law caps the notary fee at $10 per notarial act under C.R.S. § 24-21-525.
For how long must a Colorado notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization (RON)?
Answer: 10 years
Colorado requires RON audio-visual recordings to be retained for a minimum of 10 years.
Which identity-proofing method is required for Colorado remote online notarizations?
Answer: Credential analysis plus knowledge-based authentication or biometric verification
Colorado RON requires credential analysis combined with either knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or biometric verification.
When administering an oath or affirmation, what must the Colorado notary require of the person?
Answer: Appear personally and verbally or physically affirm their commitment to tell the truth
A Colorado notary must require personal appearance and a verbal or demonstrated act signifying the person's solemn commitment.
May a Colorado-commissioned notary perform a remote online notarization for a signer physically located in another U.S. state?
Answer: Yes, provided the notarial act complies with Colorado law and the notary holds a valid Colorado commission
A Colorado-commissioned notary may perform RON for signers located anywhere as long as the act complies with Colorado's notary statutes.
What must a Colorado notary do if their commission expires before a scheduled remote online notarization session?
Answer: Refuse to perform the act and renew the commission before proceeding
A Colorado notary whose commission has expired holds no authority to perform notarial acts and must renew before proceeding.
Which entity must register a remote online notarization platform before a Colorado notary may legally use it?
Answer: The Colorado Secretary of State
Colorado requires RON technology platforms to be registered with the Secretary of State before a notary may use them.