CO

Notary services in Colorado

RON authorized Marriage solemnization Copy cert allowed VIN verification N/A

Jurisdiction overview

Remote online (RON) Authorized
Marriage solemnization Permitted
Copy certification Permitted
VIN verification Not specified
Listed notaries 0
Requirements shown from the human-reviewed legal knowledge base (6 approved rules) .

Notary requirements & rules

Journal
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: w requires it. Notaries are required to maintain a journal of ALL notarial acts. 23 RULONA requires journal entries even for acts that d Mandatory
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: w requires it. Notaries are required to maintain a journal of ALL notarial acts. 23 RULONA requires journal entries even for acts that do not involve a signature on a record, including copy certifications, oral oaths and affirmations, and depositions. However, there is an exception to this rule. If the notary’s firm o
Source: Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.
Identification
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: ates that the Credible Witness provides satisfactory evidence of identity “[b]y a verification on oath or affirmation.”2 d. This means t Mandatory
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: ates that the Credible Witness provides satisfactory evidence of identity “[b]y a verification on oath or affirmation.”2 d. This means that the Credible Witness must provide a written statement (which can be a declaration or affidavit) that the Credible Witness swears to and has notarized by the same notary who is notarizing the Client’s separate document
Source: Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.
Acceptable ID
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: nts are always satisfactory evidence: a passport, driver’s license, or government issued non-driver identification card that is current Mandatory
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: nts are always satisfactory evidence: a passport, driver’s license, or government issued non-driver identification card that is current or expired not more than one year. This list also includes foreign passports and foreign driver’s licenses. 2. Other forms of government-issued IDs that are current or expired not more than one year may be acceptable if: a. They contain the signature OR photograph of the i
Source: Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.
Prohibited Acts
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: review C.R.S. 24 -21-524 for a list of prohibited acts and the consequences if a notary performs them.) Checklist under RULONA 10 You ma Mandatory
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: review C.R.S. 24 -21-524 for a list of prohibited acts and the consequences if a notary performs them.) Checklist under RULONA 10 You may use the below checklist to help you remember all the requirements of administering an oath or affirmation. Oath and Affirmation Checklist □ Record the trans
Source: Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.
Fees
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: summary, business card with the list of fees, or similar document that lists the fee charged for the notarial acts. General Information Mandatory
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: summary, business card with the list of fees, or similar document that lists the fee charged for the notarial acts. General Information Please be advised that most documents related to your commission may be filed online (e.g., application, renewal application, change of name, change of address, etc.) once you login to your notary account at: https://
Source: Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: ely notarizing a document. However, the remotely located individual may be in a different state or country. Electronic Notarization vs. Mandatory
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.: ely notarizing a document. However, the remotely located individual may be in a different state or country. Electronic Notarization vs. Remote Notarization You may be wondering what the differences between electronic notarizations and remote notarizations are. An electronic notarization: • Involves notarization of an electronic record, like a d
Source: Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.

Relevant statutes

Notary-related statutes from Colorado's official code (sourced from primary authorities).

C.R.S. 24-21-501 / CO Notary Handbook
Colorado repair statutes
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
C.R.S. Title 24 Art. 21 Part 5
Colorado repair statutes
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
Colorado Notary Handbook (Apr 2024) / C.R.S. 24-21-501 et seq.
CO SOS Notary Handbook PDF (local ingest)
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026