How to become a notary in Colorado

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A Colorado Notary commission lasts for four years. Here is some more information on the application process for a Notary Public commission.

The cost to become a Colorado Notary Public ranges between $150 to $175, depending on where you take the Notary training course and get your supplies.

The Colorado Secretary of State estimates a length of three to five business days for the processing of a Notary Public commission application.

Learn how you can qualify to become a Notary in the Centennial State below.

A Notary Public applicant in Colorado must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a citizen or permanent legal resident, or lawfully present in the U.S.
• Be a resident of or have a place of employment in Colorado
• Be able to read and write English
• Not be convicted of a felony or the unauthorized practice of law
• Not be convicted of a misdemeanor involving dishonesty in the prior five years
• Not have a finding against, or admission of liability to, acts of fraud, dishonesty or deceit
• Not have a Notary Public commission revoked, denied or suspended in another state

Colorado requires training for all Notary applicants. The training can be taken online or in person from an approved education vendor.

The National Notary Association offers the state-approved Colorado training course online.

Applicants for a Colorado Notary commission must take an exam. The online, open-book exam generally takes 25-30 minutes to complete.

When you finish the exam, click the "Print Completion Certificate" button to issue proof that you passed.

Take your oath of office and get your affirmation notarized.

Submit your application online with the following:

• Copy of your ID card
• Training certificate
• Exam certificate
• Original notarized affirmation
• $10 filing fee

An email with your Notary Public commission, Notary ID and password will be sent to you.

Print your commission certificate and present it to an approved Notary stamp vendor.

Colorado Notaries are required to use a rubber stamp ink seal and a journal for paper-based notarizations.

The seal must be in a rectangular design with a rectangular outline or border that is either plain or decorative. The following information must be inside the border:

• Your name as it appears on your commission certificate
• The words "Notary Public"
• The words "State of Colorado"
• Your Notary ID number
• Your commission expiration date

You must also keep and maintain a journal of all your official notarial acts. You may keep a hard copy with numbered pages or a tamper-evident digital journal. Simple notebooks or glue-bound journals are not acceptable in Colorado.

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Last updated: Apr 21, 2025

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