Colorado notary public
Exam requiredWhat it takes to become a notary public in Colorado, from the state's 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.
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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.