Notary Seal and Certificate Requirements Flashcards
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Which seal shapes are permitted for a Colorado notary public?
Answer: Both circular and rectangular
Colorado law permits notary seals in either circular or rectangular shape.
Which of the following is NOT required to appear on a Colorado notary's official seal?
Answer: Commission number
Colorado's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts requires the notary's name, 'Notary Public,' 'State of Colorado,' and expiration date — but NOT the commission number.
What must a Colorado notary do if their official seal is lost or stolen?
Answer: Notify the Colorado Secretary of State within 10 days
Colorado requires notaries to notify the Secretary of State within 10 days of discovering a seal has been lost, stolen, or damaged.
When a Colorado notary's commission expires and they receive a new commission, what must they do with their old seal?
Answer: Destroy it so it cannot be misused
Upon receiving a new commission — or when a commission ends — the notary must destroy the old seal to prevent unauthorized use.
What is the consequence of affixing a notary seal impression that is too faint to be photocopied?
Answer: The document must be re-notarized with a clear impression
Because the seal must be capable of being photocopied and reproduced, an illegible impression renders the notarization defective and requires a new, clear impression.
A Colorado notary uses an embossed (raised) seal in addition to their ink stamp. Is this permitted?
Answer: Yes; an embossed seal may supplement but not replace the ink stamp
An embossed seal may be used as a supplement alongside the required ink stamp, but it cannot serve as the sole official seal because it cannot be photocopied.
Where on a document must a Colorado notary place their official seal?
Answer: Near the notary's signature on the certificate
The notary seal is placed near the notary's signature on the notarial certificate to confirm the notarization.