Coloradonotary public requirements & rules
Exam requiredColorado notary law basics: exam requirement, commission term, bond, and how to prepare — from the official commissioning authority.
- Written exam
- Exam required
- Administered by
- Free online course and exam provided directly by the Colorado Secretary of State (not proctored); results valid 90 days
- Commission term
- 4 years
- Surety bond
- None for standard notaries (voluntary bond/E&O available); Remote Online Notaries (RON) must carry a $25,000 surety bond
- Notes
- Passing score required is 100%. Colorado's real estate license structure is unusual: there is no separate salesperson license — everyone is licensed as a 'Broker,' with an Associate Broker working under an Employing Broker. $10 notary application fee.
Some Colorado details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commissioning authority before you rely on them.
Preparing to be a Colorado notary
Colorado requires a written exam, and PrepTempo's Notary course covers the notarial concepts it tests — notarial acts, identifying signers, journals and seals, and unauthorized practice of law. Study your Colorado statute on top of the core.
Free notary practice questions →Colorado notary public FAQ
Does Colorado require a notary exam?
Yes. Colorado requires a written notary exam (Free online course and exam provided directly by the Colorado Secretary of State (not proctored); results valid 90 days).
What are the Colorado notary public rules for term and bond?
A Colorado notary commission is typically 4 years. Surety bond requirement: None for standard notaries (voluntary bond/E&O available); Remote Online Notaries (RON) must carry a $25,000 surety bond. Confirm current amounts with the official Colorado authority.
How do I become a notary public in Colorado?
Follow Colorado commissioning steps: complete any required training or exam (Exam required), obtain the required bond if applicable (None for standard notaries (voluntary bond/E&O available); Remote Online Notaries (RON) must carry a $25,000 surety bond), and apply through the official Colorado commissioning office. PrepTempo's Notary course covers core notarial concepts for exam and practice readiness.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Colorado commissioning authority. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state authority or the National Notary Association.