How to become a notary in Colorado: the official requirements
Who can apply, the training, bond and term, and the steps, from the Colorado Secretary of State's own published requirements.
To become a notary public in Colorado: Who can apply: At least 18; a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, or otherwise lawfully present in the U.S.; a Colorado resident or with a place of employment or practice in Colorado; able to read and write English; no felony conviction, no misdemeanor involving dishonesty in the past five years, and no revoked notary commission. Training: Complete approved notary training; the Secretary of State offers it free online, and approved vendors also offer it. Exam: Pass the online Colorado notary exam after completing training. Commission term: Four years from the date you are approved. Commissions are issued by the Colorado Secretary of State.
Notary requirements in Colorado
| Requirement | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | At least 18; a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, or otherwise lawfully present in the U.S.; a Colorado resident or with a place of employment or practice in Colorado; able to read and write English; no felony conviction, no misdemeanor involving dishonesty in the past five years, and no revoked notary commission. |
| Training | Complete approved notary training; the Secretary of State offers it free online, and approved vendors also offer it. |
| Exam | Pass the online Colorado notary exam after completing training. |
| Bond | Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Colorado Secretary of State. |
| Commission term | Four years from the date you are approved. |
| State fee | A $10 online application fee. |
| Background check | Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Colorado Secretary of State. |
| Oath and filing | Attach a signed and notarized Affirmation form to your online application. |
Where the official source we read does not state something, the table says so rather than guessing.
How to apply in Colorado
- Complete approved notary training and pass the online exam.
- Sign the Affirmation form and have it notarized.
- Apply online, attaching the affirmation, both sides of your ID and your training and exam certificates, and pay the filing fee by card.
- When you are emailed that your application is approved, print your commission certificate and get an official stamp and a notary journal.
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How this page is built
Every requirement on this page comes from the Colorado Secretary of State's own published material, read on the dates shown. Requirements and fees change; the authority's current instructions govern.
- Not legal advice.
- Fees charged by bonding agencies, course providers and fingerprint vendors are not included.
- Colorado Secretary of State, Notary FAQs: Applying and renewing, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.
- Colorado Secretary of State, Notary Public Fee Schedule, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.