Notary Public Bond in Colorado

What this bond requires in Colorado

Colorado does not require notaries to be bonded; the Secretary of State Notary FAQ confirms a bond is optional. Notaries are commissioned by the Secretary of State for 4-year terms under the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (C.R.S. § 24-21-501 et seq.) and Notary Program Rules (8 CCR 1505-11). Applicants must complete an approved training course and pass an open-book exam administered by the Secretary of State.

Who requires it

The notary public bond is required by the Colorado Secretary of State, Notaries Program under C.R.S. Title 24, Article 21, Part 5 (Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts); 8 CCR 1505-11.

How to file in Colorado

Applicant completes the state-approved notary training and passes the Secretary of State exam, then submits the notary application and state fee online through the Colorado Secretary of State website. Once approved, the Secretary issues the four-year commission electronically. No bond is filed; an oath of office is administered as part of the online application process.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is a notary public bond required in Colorado?

Colorado does not require a surety bond for notaries public; bond and E&O coverage are voluntary.

How much is the bond in Colorado?

Colorado does not publish a single flat amount. See the state-specific notes for how it is determined.

Who requires the bond?

The bond is required by the Colorado Secretary of State, Notaries Program.

How is the bond filed?

Applicant completes the state-approved notary training and passes the Secretary of State exam, then submits the notary application and state fee online through the Colorado Secretary of State website. Once approved, the Secretary issues the four-year commission electronically. No bond is filed; an oath of office is administered as part of the online application process.

What does the bond cover?

Surety bonds protect the obligee, not the principal. If you fail to meet the obligation the bond guarantees, the surety pays the claim and recovers from you.

Is a surety bond the same as insurance?

No. Insurance protects you. A surety bond protects whoever required the bond. You repay the surety for any claim they pay.