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Colorado Notary Public

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Colorado Notary Public: Study Roadmap

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Complete FREE SOS Online TrainingYou are here

Take the free Colorado Secretary of State eLearning notary training course (seven modules; the SOS estimates about 4 hours) covering Colorado notary law.

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Pass the Online Exam

Take the free open-book online exam (the SOS estimates about 30 minutes to 1 hour). You must score at least 80%, and you must apply within 90 days of completing training and the exam.

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hours
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Submit Online Application

Apply online via Colorado SOS eFiling system. Pay $10 application fee by credit card.

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Purchase Notary Supplies

Get your official rectangular notary stamp and a notary journal (both required). No bond is required in Colorado.

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hours
Estimated total study time
7 hours
That's about 1 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Colorado Notary Exam?

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Age
18 years or older
Education
Complete FREE online training course from Colorado SOS eLearning portal
Background Check
Self-certification - no felony ever, no dishonesty misdemeanor in past 5 years
Additional Requirements
  • •Must be U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (or lawfully present)
  • •Must be Colorado resident OR have regular place of employment in Colorado
  • •Must read and write English sufficiently to perform notarial acts
  • •No felony conviction ever
  • •No misdemeanor involving dishonesty in past 5 years
  • •Never had Colorado notary commission revoked
  • •No bond or insurance required (unlike most states)
  • •Training and exam must be completed no more than 90 days before you apply (8 CCR 1505-11, Rule 2.1.3)
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What You'll Study

10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Colorado Notary-Specific Topics Covered

Colorado Notary Public ActFREE State-Provided Training & Exam80% Passing ScoreOpen-Book Exam FormatNo Bond Requirement (Unique)90-Day Training & Exam WindowAcknowledgments vs. Jurats vs. OathsVerification on Oath or AffirmationCopy CertificationsCredible Witness RequirementsRemote Online Notarization (RON)4-Year Commission Term

Colorado Notary Exam Details

Colorado Notary Public

Administered by Colorado Secretary of State

Official Source
80% or higher
Passing Score
Not
Questions
Untimed
Time Limit
$10 application fee; the Secretary of State training and exam are free (official stamp and journal are extra)
Exam Fee
Study time: 5-10 hours
Prerequisites: 18+ years, CO resident or employed in CO, U.S. citizen/LPR, complete free training
Valid for: 4 years (renewable)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Colorado Secretary of State content outline

Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (C.R.S. Title 24, Article 21, Part 5)Not published

Notarial acts, identification, disqualifying interest, certificates, stamp, journal, fees, electronic and remote notarization

Titles and Interests (C.R.S. Title 38, Article 30)Not published

Real property instruments and their acknowledgment

Initiative and Referendum (C.R.S. Title 1, Article 40)Not published

Petition circulator affidavits and related notary duties

Official Notary HandbookNot published

Secretary of State procedures and guidelines covered in the required training

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What's Next After the Colorado Notary?

After passing the Colorado Notary, you can pursue these career paths

Remote Online Notary (RON)

Perform remote notarizations after completing the SOS remote notary training and exam and a $10 remote notary application

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Loan Signing Agent

Handle loan document signings as an independent signing agent (separate private certification)

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CO Real Estate

Combine with real estate license

Mobile Notary

Serve Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs metros

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Colorado Notary Exam FAQ

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