Colorado Notary Exam Notary Seal and Certificate Requirements 2

Question 1

Which seal shapes are permitted for a Colorado notary public?

Accepted Answer

Both circular and rectangular

Answer

Colorado law permits notary seals in either circular or rectangular shape.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT required to appear on a Colorado notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

Commission number

Answer

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.

Question 3

What must a Colorado notary do if their official seal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Colorado Secretary of State within 10 days

Answer

Colorado requires notaries to notify the Secretary of State within 10 days of discovering a seal has been lost, stolen, or damaged.

Question 4

When a Colorado notary's commission expires and they receive a new commission, what must they do with their old seal?

Accepted Answer

Destroy it so it cannot be misused

Answer

Upon receiving a new commission — or when a commission ends — the notary must destroy the old seal to prevent unauthorized use.

Question 5

What is the consequence of affixing a notary seal impression that is too faint to be photocopied?

Accepted Answer

The document must be re-notarized with a clear impression

Answer

Because the seal must be capable of being photocopied and reproduced, an illegible impression renders the notarization defective and requires a new, clear impression.

Colorado Notary Exam Practice Test

Colorado Notary Exam Practice Test

Colorado Notary Exam Notary Seal and Certificate Requirements 2