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Key Facts: CO Notary Exam
Free
Exam Fee
Colorado Secretary of State (2026)
100%
Passing Score (perfect score required)
Colorado SOS exam requirement
No Bond
Surety Bond Requirement
Colorado SOS FAQ
4 years
Commission Term
CRS 24-21-521
$15/$25
Standard/Electronic Fee Cap
SB23-153 / CRS 24-21-529
10 years
Journal Retention Period
CRS 24-21-519
For 2026 prep, Colorado provides free online training (~4 hours, 7 modules) and a free open-book exam through the Secretary of State. The exam has approximately 40 questions and requires a perfect score (100%) to pass ā but unlimited retakes are allowed. Colorado commissions run 4 years, require NO surety bond, and cap fees at $15 (standard), $25 (electronic/RON) per SB23-153. RULONA mandates a journal for ALL notarial acts with 10-year retention. RON requires separate training, SOS approval, and 10-year AV recording retention.
About the CO Notary Exam
The Colorado notary exam is a free, online, open-book test administered by the Colorado Secretary of State. It covers the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA), codified at CRS 24-21-501 et seq. You must achieve a perfect score (100%) to pass, but unlimited retakes are allowed.
Questions
40 scored questions
Time Limit
~30 minutes (no formal limit)
Passing Score
100%
Exam Fee
Free exam + $10 application (Colorado Secretary of State)
CO Notary Exam Content Outline
Commission, Eligibility, and RULONA Framework
CRS 24-21-521 eligibility, $10 application, 4-year term, no bond, free SOS training and exam, 90-day application window
Notarial Acts and Procedures
Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths/affirmations, copy certifications, signature witnessing, certificate completion
Disqualifying Interest and Identity Verification
CRS 24-21-504 family/financial disqualification, personal knowledge, credible witness, physical ID (expired ā¤1 year)
Journal, Seal, and Record Keeping
Mandatory journal for ALL acts, bound paper or tamper-evident electronic, 10-year retention, rectangular stamp only, required elements
Fees, RON, and Recent Legislation
$15/$25 fee caps (SB23-153), RON rules, excluded documents, interpreter rules, HB24-1248 estate planning changes
How to Pass the CO Notary Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 100%
- Exam length: 40 questions
- Time limit: ~30 minutes (no formal limit)
- Exam fee: Free exam + $10 application
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Colorado notary exam free?
Yes. The Colorado Secretary of State provides both the training course (~4 hours, 7 modules) and the exam at no charge. The only mandatory fee is the $10 online application fee after passing. You must apply within 90 days of passing the exam.
Does Colorado require a notary bond?
No. Colorado is one of the few states that does NOT require a surety bond or errors and omissions insurance for notaries. However, notaries may voluntarily obtain coverage for personal protection.
What are Colorado's notary fee limits after SB23-153?
SB23-153 (effective 2023) raised Colorado notary fees: $15 maximum per document for standard notarizations, $25 maximum per document for electronic signature notarizations, and $25 maximum per notarial act for remote online notarizations.
What is a disqualifying interest under Colorado RULONA?
Under CRS 24-21-504, a notary cannot perform a notarial act if the notary or their spouse/civil union partner/ancestor/descendant/sibling is a party to the document, or if the notary or their spouse/partner may receive any advantage beyond the notary fee from the transaction.
How long must Colorado notaries retain their journals?
Colorado RULONA (CRS 24-21-519) requires notaries to retain their journal for at least 10 years after the date of the last entry. Journals can be bound paper with pre-numbered pages or tamper-evident electronic journals compliant with SOS rules.