Colorado Notary Exam CO Notary Powers and Limitations 2

Question 1

Under Colorado law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$10

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$5

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$15

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$25

Question 2

For how long must a Colorado notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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1 year

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5 years

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7 years

Question 3

Which identity-proofing method is required for Colorado remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis plus knowledge-based authentication or biometric verification

Answer

A sworn affidavit mailed by the signer

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A notarized letter from a credible witness

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A government-issued ID scanned and emailed to the notary

Question 4

When administering an oath or affirmation, what must the Colorado notary require of the person?

Accepted Answer

Appear personally and verbally or physically affirm their commitment to tell the truth

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Sign the notary's journal before the oath is given

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Present two forms of government-issued photo ID

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Sign the document in the notary's presence before any words are spoken

Question 5

May a Colorado-commissioned notary perform a remote online notarization for a signer physically located in another U.S. state?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided the notarial act complies with Colorado law and the notary holds a valid Colorado commission

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No, the signer must always be physically present in Colorado

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Only if the other state has a reciprocal RON agreement with Colorado

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Only if the document will ultimately be filed in Colorado

Question 6

What must a Colorado notary do if their commission expires before a scheduled remote online notarization session?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the act and renew the commission before proceeding

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Complete the notarization within 30 days of expiration as a grace period

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Have a second active notary countersign the certificate

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Inform the client but proceed if the session had already technically started

Question 7

Which entity must register a remote online notarization platform before a Colorado notary may legally use it?

Accepted Answer

The Colorado Secretary of State

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The Colorado Bar Association

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The National Notary Association

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The U.S. Department of State