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Potential students of our online Colorado notary class often reach out to us to ask about the requirements to become a Colorado notary public. There are both administrative requirements (the things you have to do) and qualifying or disqualifying requirements (things...

A question that we receive a lot is "How much does it cost to become a notary in Colorado?" The answer to this question isn't as simple as it might sound since there are a lot of different variables involved. Add the following items to find out how much it costs to...

Notary publics help to prevent fraud through verifying signatures on documents. The state of Colorado requires a notary public to pass the Colorado Notary Public Exam, which is available at online the state’s website. The purpose of the exam is to ensure that notary...

No one wants their Colorado notary application to be rejected by the Secretary of State's office. A denied application can lead to more work in correcting the errors or even embarrassment if you have to tell your family, friends, or coworkers. We want you to avoid the...

There seems to be some confusion regarding eNotarizations in the state of Colorado.  The confusion comes with the terminology. When we normally think of words that start with "e-" (like e-mail), we think of something electronic that takes the place of something...

A record must be kept each time a Colorado Notary Public performs a notarial act. This record is to be kept in the Colorado notary journal. There is only one exception to this rule: if the original, copy, or electronic record of the document being notarized includes...

The Colorado notary seal, often referred to as the "notary stamp" is the instrument that the Colorado notary public uses to notarize a document in addition to the notary public's signature. The state has many requirements for seals, all of which are covered in our...

As part of the Notary Public application process, the Colorado Secretary of State requires that new applicants (and renewing notaries that have allowed their commission to lapse) also pass the Colorado Notary Public Exam which is provide by the state. The purpose of...

If you are asking "How do I Become a Notary Public?" then we have the answer for you. To become a Colorado Notary Public you must apply online with the Secretary of State. Before applying, be sure that you meet the Colorado notary public requirements. To apply, submit...

The Colorado notary business definitely has its own unique terminology. Many of the terms can be confusing for people that are just starting out. One of the more unique terms is "apostille." What is an apostille and, more importantly, how do you pronounce it? It's a...