Colorado § 24-21-522 - Examination of notary public.
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§ 24-21-522. Examination of notary public.
(1) An applicant for a commission as a notary public who does not hold a commission in this state must pass an examination administered by the secretary of state or an entity approved by the secretary of state. The examination must be based on the course of study described in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The secretary of state or an entity approved by the secretary of state shall offer regularly a course of study to applicants who do not hold commissions as notaries public in this state. The course must cover the laws, rules, procedures, and ethics relevant to notarial acts. The office of the secretary of state may enter into a contract with a private contractor or contractors to conduct notary training programs. The contractor or contractors may charge a fee for any such training program.
Source: L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 801, § 2, effective July 1, 2018.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 24-21-522 ("Examination of notary public.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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