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Notary Exam Colorado (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS) GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026
How long must a notary retain her journal? - CORRECT ANSWER Ten years.
QUESTION : A Colorado notary may perform copy certifications on documents - CORRECT
ANSWER From the federal government so long as the document doesn't contain
language prohibiting the document from being reproduced.
QUESTION : If the notary is presented with a document that does not contain a notary
certificate - CORRECT ANSWER The notary should ask the signer to determine what
type of certificate to use based on a plain meaning of the notarial acts.
QUESTION : The notary has a disqualifying interest in which of the following situations -
CORRECT ANSWER When the notary is named as beneficiary in the document.
QUESTION : A notary is not required to record which of the following in her notary journal -
CORRECT ANSWER Verbal oath taken by a credible witness
QUESTION : Which of the following is true regarding physical presence under RULONA: -
CORRECT ANSWER There is never an exception to the physical presence
requirement.
QUESTION : Someone mentions that your signer is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Screen for identity, willingness and basic
awareness, as you would for anyone else.
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QUESTION : A qualified person may apply for a notary public commission by... - CORRECT
ANSWER Uploading their application, supporting documents to the Secretary of State's
website and paying $10 using a credit/debit card.
QUESTION : Commissioned notaries need to update the Secretary of State's office when they
change their name, home address, or work address: - CORRECT ANSWER Within 30
days of the change.
QUESTION : A Protest may be executed by a notary that: - CORRECT ANSWER is
acting in the course and scope of the notary's employment with financial institution.
QUESTION : Which of the following is not considered secure and verifiable ID under RULONA:
- CORRECT ANSWER All are secure and verifiable forms of ID accepted under
RULONA.
QUESTION : Notaries may identify signers using the personally known method. Who would be
considered personally known: - CORRECT ANSWER Your colleague that habitually
joins you on walks to the Cookie Lady on the 16th Street Mall.
QUESTION : When identifying a signer using the identification method, which of the following
is true: - CORRECT ANSWER The identification cannot be expired by more than one
year.
QUESTION : Under Colorado law, a notary may use a credible witness to: - CORRECT
ANSWER Identify the signer.
QUESTION : Which of the following is true about copy certifications: - CORRECT
ANSWER The notary certificate must follow the wording stated in RULONA.
QUESTION : A Colorado notary public that lives in Colorado but works in Nebraska may
perform notarizations in either state. - CORRECT ANSWER False
2026 2027 GRADED A+
Notary Exam Colorado (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS) GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026
How long must a notary retain her journal? - CORRECT ANSWER Ten years.
QUESTION : A Colorado notary may perform copy certifications on documents - CORRECT
ANSWER From the federal government so long as the document doesn't contain
language prohibiting the document from being reproduced.
QUESTION : If the notary is presented with a document that does not contain a notary
certificate - CORRECT ANSWER The notary should ask the signer to determine what
type of certificate to use based on a plain meaning of the notarial acts.
QUESTION : The notary has a disqualifying interest in which of the following situations -
CORRECT ANSWER When the notary is named as beneficiary in the document.
QUESTION : A notary is not required to record which of the following in her notary journal -
CORRECT ANSWER Verbal oath taken by a credible witness
QUESTION : Which of the following is true regarding physical presence under RULONA: -
CORRECT ANSWER There is never an exception to the physical presence
requirement.
QUESTION : Someone mentions that your signer is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Screen for identity, willingness and basic
awareness, as you would for anyone else.
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QUESTION : A qualified person may apply for a notary public commission by... - CORRECT
ANSWER Uploading their application, supporting documents to the Secretary of State's
website and paying $10 using a credit/debit card.
QUESTION : Commissioned notaries need to update the Secretary of State's office when they
change their name, home address, or work address: - CORRECT ANSWER Within 30
days of the change.
QUESTION : A Protest may be executed by a notary that: - CORRECT ANSWER is
acting in the course and scope of the notary's employment with financial institution.
QUESTION : Which of the following is not considered secure and verifiable ID under RULONA:
- CORRECT ANSWER All are secure and verifiable forms of ID accepted under
RULONA.
QUESTION : Notaries may identify signers using the personally known method. Who would be
considered personally known: - CORRECT ANSWER Your colleague that habitually
joins you on walks to the Cookie Lady on the 16th Street Mall.
QUESTION : When identifying a signer using the identification method, which of the following
is true: - CORRECT ANSWER The identification cannot be expired by more than one
year.
QUESTION : Under Colorado law, a notary may use a credible witness to: - CORRECT
ANSWER Identify the signer.
QUESTION : Which of the following is true about copy certifications: - CORRECT
ANSWER The notary certificate must follow the wording stated in RULONA.
QUESTION : A Colorado notary public that lives in Colorado but works in Nebraska may
perform notarizations in either state. - CORRECT ANSWER False
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