Notary Colorado Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
How long must a notary retain her journal? -
correct answer ✅Ten years.
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.
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.
The notary has a disqualifying interest in which of the following
situations -
correct answer ✅When the notary is named as beneficiary in the
document.
A notary is not required to record which of the following in her
notary journal -
correct answer ✅Verbal oath taken by a credible witness
, Notary Colorado Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following is true regarding physical presence under
RULONA: -
correct answer ✅There is never an exception to the physical
presence requirement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Answers (Grade A+)
How long must a notary retain her journal? -
correct answer ✅Ten years.
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.
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.
The notary has a disqualifying interest in which of the following
situations -
correct answer ✅When the notary is named as beneficiary in the
document.
A notary is not required to record which of the following in her
notary journal -
correct answer ✅Verbal oath taken by a credible witness
, Notary Colorado Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following is true regarding physical presence under
RULONA: -
correct answer ✅There is never an exception to the physical
presence requirement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
