CO Notary Notary Basics & Commission 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the Colorado notary application fee?
- $5
- $10 (Correct answer)
- $25
- $50
Correct answer: $10
The Colorado Secretary of State charges a $10 application fee for a notary commission.
Question 2: After a Colorado notary commission expires, what must the notary do to continue performing notarial acts?
- Pay a reinstatement fee
- Apply for a new commission (Correct answer)
- Request a 90-day extension
- File a continuing education certificate
Correct answer: Apply for a new commission
An expired commission cannot be extended; the notary must apply for a completely new commission.
Question 3: A Colorado notary who moves out of state permanently should do which of the following?
- Continue using the commission until it expires
- Resign the commission with the Secretary of State (Correct answer)
- Transfer the commission to the new state
- Notify only their employer
Correct answer: Resign the commission with the Secretary of State
A notary who no longer resides or works in Colorado should resign the commission because the residency/employment requirement is no longer met.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a Colorado notary?
- Be at least 18 years old
- Complete an approved training course (Correct answer)
- Reside or work in Colorado
- Be able to read and write English
Correct answer: Complete an approved training course
Colorado does not mandate completion of a training course as a condition of initial commissioning, though training is recommended.
Question 5: What bond amount is required of Colorado notaries?
- Colorado requires no surety bond (Correct answer)
- $1,000 bond
- $5,000 bond
- $10,000 bond
Correct answer: Colorado requires no surety bond
Colorado does not require notaries to obtain a surety bond as part of the commission process.
Question 6: When a Colorado notary's commission is revoked, who has the authority to revoke it?
- The county court
- The Governor
- The Secretary of State (Correct answer)
- The State Bar
Correct answer: The Secretary of State
The Secretary of State has the authority to revoke, suspend, or deny a Colorado notary commission.
CO Notary Notary Basics & Commission 2
What is the Colorado notary application fee?