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

Answer

Colorado law caps the notary fee at $10 per notarial act under C.R.S. § 24-21-525.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

Colorado requires RON audio-visual recordings to be retained for a minimum of 10 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

Colorado RON requires credential analysis combined with either knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or biometric verification.

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

Answer

A Colorado notary must require personal appearance and a verbal or demonstrated act signifying the person's solemn commitment.

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

Answer

A Colorado-commissioned notary may perform RON for signers located anywhere as long as the act complies with Colorado's notary statutes.

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