Become a Notary

Printable checklist (PDF) to help you gather all of your documents before you start your filing.
 

The following documents must be scanned and attached to your application.

#File to attachSpecific criteria
1 Affirmation (PDF) Signed by you and notarized.
2 ID card What kind of ID card can I use?

Copy of both sides. Make sure that the information on your ID is legible, and that the scan is right-side up.

If you have a Colorado issued Part 5 ID card you must also include a copy of your lawful presence documentation as listed in #3.

If you have a Colorado driver's license or ID card (issued by the Dept. of Revenue), you can enter your ID number during the Attachments step instead of scanning and attaching a copy.
3 (For non-US citizens only)

Permanent resident card or
Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card
Copy of both sides. Make sure that the information on your ID is legible, and that the scan is right-side up.
4 Training certificate Notary public training certificate from a state-approved trainer issued within the last six months.
Show me an example (PDF)

Certificate must show:
        Name of vendor
        Name of student
        Course name
        Date of completion
        Note stating certificate is only valid for 6 months after issuance
        Accreditation seal - if training not completed in our office

Need to find a training class?
5 Exam certificate Notary exam certificate issued by our office within the last six months. Show me an example (PDF)

Need to take the exam?

 

  Tips for attachments

  You can attach .jpg, .gif, .png, or .tif image files, or PDF files.

  Multiple files can be uploaded. Combined size of all files must be 4 MB or less. 1 MB = 1024 KB

 

  Once your documents are scanned and ready to attach, you can continue.