CO Notary Identification and Verification

Question 1

What form of identification is most commonly required by a Colorado Notary Public to verify a signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport

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A utility bill showing the signer's address

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A birth certificate

Question 2

What should a Colorado Notary do if a signer does not have any acceptable identification?

Accepted Answer

Use a credible witness to verify the signer’s identity

Answer

Use a self-declaration form signed by the signer

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Refuse to notarize the document

Question 3

How many credible witnesses must a Colorado Notary obtain if the signer does not have acceptable identification?

Accepted Answer

One

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Two

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Three

Question 4

Can a Colorado Notary accept a photo of an identification card as proof of identity?

Accepted Answer

No, the notary must see the original identification card in person

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Yes, if the photo is clear and the notary can verify it matches the signer

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Yes, but only if the photo is accompanied by a secondary form of I

Question 5

If a Colorado Notary personally knows the signer, can this knowledge be used in place of acceptable identification?

Accepted Answer

No, personal knowledge alone is never sufficient

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Yes, as long as the notary is certain of the signer's identity

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Yes, but only for documents that do not require notarization