Everything You Need to Renew Your Commission
Colorado requires every notary to complete approved training and pass the state exam again before renewing. Our state-approved online renewal course refreshes your knowledge of Colorado notary law, covers the latest updates, and prepares you to pass the exam and renew your commission without delay.
Your Colorado Renewal Path
Steps to Renew Your Notary Commission in Colorado
- Step 1
Check Your Renewal Window
You can renew when your commission is within 90 days of expiring. Find your expiration date on your commission certificate or by searching the Colorado Secretary of State’s notary database.
- Step 2
Complete the NPA State-Approved Renewal Course
Finish the Notary Public Association Colorado state-approved training and save your training certificate. Your certificate must be issued within 90 days of when you submit your renewal.
- Step 3
Pass the Colorado Notary Exam
Take and pass the Secretary of State’s notary exam with a score of 80% or higher, then save your exam certificate. It must also be issued within 90 days of your renewal.
- Step 4
Submit Your Renewal Online
Renew through the Colorado Secretary of State and upload your notarized Affirmation, your ID, your training certificate, and your exam certificate. The filing fee is $10.
- Step 5
Get Your New Stamp and Keep Notarizing
Once your renewal is approved, print your new commission certificate and order a new stamp with your new expiration date. Your old stamp can’t be used once your previous commission expires.
Fully Online & State Approved
Our Colorado Notary Renewal Course is 100% online, so you can complete it at your own pace, on your own schedule.
This state-approved course reviews the laws, duties, and procedures you need to renew your commission and continue performing notarial acts in Colorado with confidence.
Colorado Certificate of Completion
The Colorado Notary Public Certificate of Completion confirms you’ve completed state-approved training, meeting Colorado’s education requirement for renewing notaries.
Upload this certificate, along with your exam certificate, when you submit your renewal to the Colorado Secretary of State.
Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado course questions and answers
Yes. Colorado requires renewing notaries to complete approved training and pass the notary exam again before every renewal. This course is approved by the State of Colorado.
You can renew when your commission is within 90 days of expiring. Your training and exam certificates must be issued within 90 days of when you submit your renewal.
Yes. You must pass the Colorado Secretary of State’s notary exam with a score of 80% or higher and upload your exam certificate with your renewal.
You’ll upload your notarized Affirmation, an acceptable ID, your training certificate, and your exam certificate, and pay the $10 filing fee to the Colorado Secretary of State.
Yes. Your Colorado stamp shows your commission expiration date, so you’ll need a new stamp with your new expiration date once your renewal is approved.
Remote notary approval doesn’t renew automatically. You’ll need to complete the separate remote notary training and exam and submit a remote notary affirmation along with your renewal.