How To Become A Notary In Colorado

Qualifications

In order to become a Colorado Notary, you must make sure you meet the following requirements to qualify:

For more detailed information on these qualifications, please visit Secretary of State’s website below.

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You must be a resident of Colorado

You must be 18 years of age or older

You cannot have been convicted of a felon

You cannot have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving dishonesty in the past 5 years

You must be able to read and write the English language

You cannot have had a notary commission revoked

Colorado

Online Notary Course

Choose this course if you are applying to be a first-time notary or if your notary commission has been expired more than 30 days.

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Checklist

Here are the steps you must follow to become a CO notary public.

For more information on these steps, please visit the Secretary of State’s website below.

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Complete Approved Education

Complete State Exam

Fill out an online application and attach scanned copies of:

Affirmation (PDF) form signed and notarized.
Both sides of acceptable identification.
Notary training certificate.
Notary exam certificate.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, a copy of both sides of your permanent resident card or visa.

Pay the filing fee online

Receive email containing acceptance of application

Log in to print your Notary Commission Certificate.

Purchase an official seal and a notary journal.

Renewing Notaries

Renewing notaries can renew their commissions online up to 90 days before the expiration of their notary public commission. Current notaries whose commission has been expired more than 30 days must attend approved training and take an online examination.

FAQ’s

Is your course approved by the state?

Yes. Our course has been approved by the Colorado State Department. It fulfills the mandatory notary public educational requirement.

How long will it take me to complete the course?

The course will take between 1 1/2 to 3 hours to complete, depending on how many times you go through the material.

How does the “pass the test guarantee” work?

For the online courses, if you take the online State Exam and do not pass, you may take our course again at no charge. You would need to send an email to support@onlinenotaryinstitute.com to inform us of the situation, and attach a copy of your test results.

Do you accept any other payment besides credit cards?

Yes, you may pay us by cash, check or money order. You can send the payment to the address listed on our Contact Us page. Just send us an email with the following information:

Course you would like to take
Desired User Name
Full Name
Date payment was sent

Once we receive your payment we will register you for the course and email you your account information.

Is my credit card transaction secure?

Yes. All payments, whether you pay with your account or by credit card, are processed through our secure merchant services providers, PayPal and Stripe. Our company does not keep any payment info on file.For the online courses, if you take the online State Exam and do not pass, you may take our course again at no charge. You would need to send an email to support@onlinenotaryinstitute.com to inform us of the situation, and attach a copy of your test results.

What are the system requirements for this course?

The course will take between 1 1/2 to 3 hours to complete, depending on how many times you go through the material.

Once I finish the course, how long will it take before I can start my career as a notary?

In Colorado, Once you pay your application fee online, your application should be processed within 5 to 7 business days from the day your original signed, notarized application form and clear photocopy of an acceptable form of identification has been received by the Secretary of State’s office.

What is the course cancellation/refund policy?

Effective Dec. 3, 2009: A refund will be issued under the following circumstances:
Student must submit a request, in writing, within 2 days of registering for the course.
Once the Proof of Completion certificate has been downloaded, refunds will no longer be issued.

How much does it cost to become a notary public?

The cost to become a notary public can vary, depending on the vendors you choose. Here is a breakdown of the costs involved:

Approved Education Course: Our course is $49.99
Online Filing Fee: $10
Notary Supplies: Approximately $75 or more, depending on the vendor and what supplies you order

Colorado

Online Notary Course

New Registerations Will Reopen Soon

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