--- title: "Colorado Notary Exam Practice Questions With Answers" description: "20 free Colorado notary exam practice questions, each with the answer, a short reason and the official source it comes from. Unofficial; not the state's exam." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/become-a-notary/colorado-notary-exam-practice-questions" --- Become a notary in Colorado # Colorado notary exam practice questions ## Overview **Quick answer.** These 20 Colorado practice questions are written from the state's own notary law and handbook, each with the answer and its source. To get a Colorado commission: take the Secretary of State's free training and pass the open-book online exam, have the affirmation form notarized, and apply online for $10 with your certificates and ID. Approval usually takes 3 to 5 business days, and you may notarize once the approval email arrives. The commission lasts four years. ✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. [See the credentials](/about/credentials) New to the process? Start with [how to become a notary in Colorado](/notary/become-a-notary/colorado). - What is the minimum age to become a Colorado notary? 18 - 21 - 19 - 16 **Show the answer** **A. 18** Secretary of State FAQ: at least 18 years old. Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Notary Public FAQs: applying and renewing (coloradosos.gov) - Which status meets Colorado's presence requirement? A person who has lived in Colorado for at least five years before applying - A U.S. citizen only, whether by birth or by naturalization, with proof on file - A registered Colorado voter who has voted in at least one Colorado election - A U.S. citizen, a permanent legal resident, or otherwise lawfully present in the U.S. **Show the answer** **D. A U.S. citizen, a permanent legal resident, or otherwise lawfully present in the U.S.** Secretary of State FAQ. Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Notary Public FAQs: applying and renewing (coloradosos.gov) - Since what date have new and renewing Colorado notaries had to complete training and pass an exam? January 1, 2020 - October 9, 2024 - July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2018 **Show the answer** **D. July 1, 2018** Secretary of State FAQ. Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Notary Public FAQs: applying and renewing (coloradosos.gov) - A new applicant must complete training and pass the exam no more than how long before applying? 6 months - 1 year - 90 days - 30 days **Show the answer** **C. 90 days** Rule 2.1.3. Source: 8 CCR 1505-11, Rule 2.1.3 (Secretary of State Notary Program Rules) - How must the applicant sign the affirmation form? In front of the county clerk only - Without a witness, by signing it alone - Electronically on the exam site - In front of a current Colorado notary **Show the answer** **D. In front of a current Colorado notary** Attachment instructions: sign the affirmation in front of a current Colorado notary. Source: Colorado Secretary of State, notary application attachment instructions (coloradosos.gov) - How long does processing usually take after an application is submitted? One to two business days - Four to six weeks after submission - Three to five business days - Up to 90 calendar days **Show the answer** **C. Three to five business days** Secretary of State FAQ. Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Notary Public FAQs: applying and renewing (coloradosos.gov) - What is the most a Colorado notary may charge per document for a notarization with a manual signature? $15 - $25 - $10 - $5 **Show the answer** **A. $15** Handbook, citing C.R.S. § 24-21-529(1). Source: C.R.S. § 24-21-529, as cited in the Secretary of State's Notary Handbook (April 24, 2024) - What is the most a Colorado notary may charge for an electronic or remote signature? $25 - $10 - $50 - $15 **Show the answer** **A. $25** Handbook, citing C.R.S. § 24-21-529(2); Rule 5.2.7. Source: C.R.S. § 24-21-529, as cited in the Secretary of State's Notary Handbook (April 24, 2024) - What shape must a Colorado notary stamp be? Rectangular, keeping the stamp outline - Any shape, as long as it is legible - Oval, with the state seal inside - Circular, with a serrated border **Show the answer** **A. Rectangular, keeping the stamp outline** Handbook, Official Stamp. Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Notary Handbook (revised April 24, 2024) - Which item must appear on a Colorado notary stamp? The notary's home street address - The notary's date of birth - The notary's identification number - The county where the notary lives **Show the answer** **C. The notary's identification number** Handbook, Official Stamp. Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Notary Handbook (revised April 24, 2024) - Which item must a Colorado journal entry include? The signer's employer - The signer's Social Security number - The date and time of the act - A photocopy of the signer's ID **Show the answer** **C. The date and time of the act** Handbook, citing C.R.S. § 24-21-519. Source: C.R.S. § 24-21-519, as cited in the Secretary of State's Notary Handbook (April 24, 2024) - When an interpreter is used, which interpreter details go in the journal? The interpreter's fee, how it was paid and who paid it - Full name, address, and certification or credential number, if any - Nothing; interpreters are never recorded in the notary's journal - Only the interpreter's first name and the language interpreted **Show the answer** **B. Full name, address, and certification or credential number, if any** Handbook. Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Notary Handbook (revised April 24, 2024) - Which ID is always satisfactory evidence in Colorado? A passport, driver's license or government non-driver ID, current or expired no more than one year - Any government-issued ID that expired up to five years ago, if the photograph still matches - A Social Security card together with a current utility bill in the person's name - A major credit card or debit card bearing the person's signature and printed full name **Show the answer** **A. A passport, driver's license or government non-driver ID, current or expired no more than one year** Handbook, citing C.R.S. § 24-21-507. Source: C.R.S. § 24-21-507, as cited in the Secretary of State's Notary Handbook (April 24, 2024) - Is a foreign passport acceptable identification? Only with a valid U.S. visa stamped inside - Yes, if current or expired no more than one year - No, never; only U.S. passports are acceptable - Only for remote notarizations **Show the answer** **B. Yes, if current or expired no more than one year** Handbook, citing C.R.S. § 24-21-507. Source: C.R.S. § 24-21-507, as cited in the Secretary of State's Notary Handbook (April 24, 2024) - An interpreter helps a Spanish-speaking signer. What certification does the interpreter need? A notary commission - No special certification or registration - Registration with the Secretary of State - A court interpreter license **Show the answer** **B. No special certification or registration** Handbook, Interpreters. Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Notary Handbook (revised April 24, 2024) - Which relative of the notary, if a party to the record, creates a disqualifying interest? A cousin - A sibling - A neighbor - A former co-worker **Show the answer** **B. A sibling** Handbook, citing C.R.S. § 24-21-504: spouse, partner, ancestor, descendant or sibling. Source: C.R.S. § 24-21-504, as cited in the Secretary of State's Notary Handbook (April 24, 2024) - When must a Colorado notarial certificate be signed? When the record is filed with the county clerk and recorder - At the time of the act, correctly dated, never pre- or post-dated - Before the signer arrives, so the certificate is ready to sign - Within 30 days after the signer appears, using the date of completion **Show the answer** **B. At the time of the act, correctly dated, never pre- or post-dated** Handbook, citing C.R.S. §§ 24-21-515 and 24-21-516. Source: C.R.S. § 24-21-515, as cited in the Secretary of State's Notary Handbook (April 24, 2024) - Is a written request required before a Colorado notary certifies a copy? No, it is not required - Yes, always - Only for court records - Only for foreign documents **Show the answer** **A. No, it is not required** Handbook, citing C.R.S. § 24-21-505. Source: C.R.S. § 24-21-505, as cited in the Secretary of State's Notary Handbook (April 24, 2024) - Within how long must a notary file a change of name, address, phone or email? 30 days - 10 days - 60 days - 90 days **Show the answer** **A. 30 days** Handbook, citing C.R.S. § 24-21-530. Source: C.R.S. § 24-21-530, as cited in the Secretary of State's Notary Handbook (April 24, 2024) - Before performing electronic notarizations, a Colorado notary must: Take an in-person course on electronic records at a community college - Post an additional $25,000 bond with the Secretary of State - File a notice of intent and receive Secretary of State approval - Buy an electronic embosser that works with the electronic stamp **Show the answer** **C. File a notice of intent and receive Secretary of State approval** Rule 2.2.1. Source: 8 CCR 1505-11, Rule 2.2.1 (Secretary of State Notary Program Rules) Want all 100? ### Colorado Notary Exam Prep Colorado's online exam is open book and takes about 30 minutes, and renewing notaries take it too. Practice with 100 questions sourced to the handbook, FAQs and program rules. [See the exam prep ($29)](/toolkits/co-notary-exam-prep) [Free sample](/toolkits/co-notary-exam-prep#free-starter)14-day full refund [Colorado starter kit ($29)](/toolkits/co-notary-starter-kit) [Free sample](/toolkits/co-notary-starter-kit#free-starter)14-day full refund Join us when you're commissioned ### Paid notary work in Colorado, per job MCC Solutions sends notary and loan signing jobs to independent notaries as requests come in. Each job shows its pay up front, and you choose which ones you take. We can't promise volume. Once you hold your commission (and E&O insurance), you can [see how it works in Colorado and apply](/notary/join/states/colorado). Unofficial practice questions written from the public sources named under each answer. They are not the state's exam, are not affiliated with the State of Colorado, and are not legal advice. Rules change, so check the commissioning office's current materials. FAQ ## Quick answers **What is the minimum age to become a Colorado notary?** 18. Secretary of State FAQ: at least 18 years old. **Which status meets Colorado's presence requirement?** A U.S. citizen, a permanent legal resident, or otherwise lawfully present in the U.S.. Secretary of State FAQ. **Since what date have new and renewing Colorado notaries had to complete training and pass an exam?** July 1, 2018. Secretary of State FAQ. **A new applicant must complete training and pass the exam no more than how long before applying?** 90 days. Rule 2.1.3. **How must the applicant sign the affirmation form?** In front of a current Colorado notary. 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