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COLORADO NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM 2025 WITH
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY EXAM 2025 ||COMPLETE A+ GUIDE
Critical commencement date - (answers)commencement date stated in the
commission NOT date commission was issued or mailed
Who issues commission? - (answers)Secretary of State
When does commission become valid - (answers)After taking oath of office and
bond are filed on time
Who do you file oath and bond with - (answers)county clerk
Where is a notary's commission limited to? - (answers)State of california; not only
a certain county
What kind of bond and how much needs to be filed - (answers)Surety bond for
15,000
What is the purpose of the surety bond - (answers)reimburse members of the
public that are damaged by notarial misconduct
May still be liable for damages, costs and attorney's fees exceeding policy limits
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What kind of notary publics are not allowed to perform notorial acts on their own
time? - (answers)Notaries appointed by Secretart of State who serve as notary
public on behalf of the state, city or county public agency
What are the restrictions of becoming a notary on a military or naval reservation -
(answers)-doesnt have to be a CA resident
-cannot collect fees
-can only collect fees on the naval reservtion
With who should the oath and bond be filed - (answers)county clerk in the county
where the notary holds her principal place of business
How much time and who must a notary notify of an address change? -
(answers)Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing
residence or business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: - (answers)$500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests - (answers)1-respond in
30 days to written requests for information
2-respond in time specified when certified copies of journal are requested
Can an employer request that fees be turned over to employer? - (answers)yes.
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How many journals can a notary keep - (answers)one
Who can request photostatic copies of a notary's journal? - (answers)-any
member of the general public can request to see their line item in the journal
What must the request include when requesting copies of a notorial journal -
(answers)-Name of properties
-type of document
-month and year the act occurred
Maximum fee per page of copy requests - (answers)$0.30
How long does the notary have to respond to requests for copies of the journal -
(answers)15 calendar days
Does an employee have to permit their employer, employer's auditor or agent to
inspect journal - (answers)yes
Who has to be present when showing employer journal - (answers)the notary
public
How long does notary have to notify the Secretary of state of journal being taken
by peace officer - (answers)10 days
COLORADO NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM 2025 WITH
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY EXAM 2025 ||COMPLETE A+ GUIDE
Critical commencement date - (answers)commencement date stated in the
commission NOT date commission was issued or mailed
Who issues commission? - (answers)Secretary of State
When does commission become valid - (answers)After taking oath of office and
bond are filed on time
Who do you file oath and bond with - (answers)county clerk
Where is a notary's commission limited to? - (answers)State of california; not only
a certain county
What kind of bond and how much needs to be filed - (answers)Surety bond for
15,000
What is the purpose of the surety bond - (answers)reimburse members of the
public that are damaged by notarial misconduct
May still be liable for damages, costs and attorney's fees exceeding policy limits
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What kind of notary publics are not allowed to perform notorial acts on their own
time? - (answers)Notaries appointed by Secretart of State who serve as notary
public on behalf of the state, city or county public agency
What are the restrictions of becoming a notary on a military or naval reservation -
(answers)-doesnt have to be a CA resident
-cannot collect fees
-can only collect fees on the naval reservtion
With who should the oath and bond be filed - (answers)county clerk in the county
where the notary holds her principal place of business
How much time and who must a notary notify of an address change? -
(answers)Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing
residence or business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: - (answers)$500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests - (answers)1-respond in
30 days to written requests for information
2-respond in time specified when certified copies of journal are requested
Can an employer request that fees be turned over to employer? - (answers)yes.
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How many journals can a notary keep - (answers)one
Who can request photostatic copies of a notary's journal? - (answers)-any
member of the general public can request to see their line item in the journal
What must the request include when requesting copies of a notorial journal -
(answers)-Name of properties
-type of document
-month and year the act occurred
Maximum fee per page of copy requests - (answers)$0.30
How long does the notary have to respond to requests for copies of the journal -
(answers)15 calendar days
Does an employee have to permit their employer, employer's auditor or agent to
inspect journal - (answers)yes
Who has to be present when showing employer journal - (answers)the notary
public
How long does notary have to notify the Secretary of state of journal being taken
by peace officer - (answers)10 days
