Prepare to become a Colorado Notary Public with our State-Approved online training course. This comprehensive program gives you the essential knowledge and practical skills to perform notarial acts correctly and serve the public with professionalism and confidence.
Make sure you meet Colorado’s notary requirements. You must be at least 18, lawfully present in the U.S., live in Colorado or have a place of work or practice in Colorado, be able to read and write English, and meet the state’s eligibility rules.
Complete the Notary Public Association Colorado state-approved notary training course and save your training certificate. Your training certificate must be issued within the last 90 days when you apply.
Take and pass the required Colorado notary exam, then save your exam certificate. Your exam certificate must also be issued within the last 90 days when you submit your application. Colorado does not require a surety bond for a regular notary commission.
Apply online through the Colorado Secretary of State and upload your notarized Affirmation, your ID, your training certificate, and your exam certificate. The application fee is $10.
Once your application is approved, print your Notary Commission Certificate and obtain your official stamp and notary journal before performing notarial acts.
The Colorado Notary Public Certificate of Completion confirms you’ve successfully completed state-approved notary training and are prepared to perform notarial acts with confidence and professionalism.
This certificate is an important step in your commissioning process and serves as proof that you’ve met Colorado’s notary education requirement as you apply to become a Colorado Notary Public.
Most Frequent Questions and Answers
Yes. Colorado requires both new and renewing notaries to complete approved training and pass the required notary exam before applying or renewing their commission. This course is approved by the State of Colorado.
Yes. Colorado requires you to pass the Secretary of State’s notary exam. A score of 80% or higher is required, and after you pass, you must save your exam certificate for your application or renewal.
After completing your training, you must pass the notary exam, gather your required documents, and submit your application online to the Colorado Secretary of State. You will need your notarized Affirmation, acceptable ID, training certificate, exam certificate, and the filing fee.
Yes. Colorado requires renewing notaries to complete approved training and pass the exam again before renewing. You can renew up to 90 days before your commission expires, and your training and exam certificates must be current.
You can begin notarizing once your application has been approved by the Colorado Secretary of State. After approval, you should print your commission certificate and obtain your official stamp and notary journal before performing notarial acts.
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