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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Colorado

In Colorado a notary may charge up to $15 per document (or up to $25 for an electronic signature), and Colorado notaries may perform remote notarizations on electronic records under C.R.S. 24-21-514.5.

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Colorado at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$15 per document
A notary may instead charge up to $25 for the notary's electronic signature.
Remote online notarization
Yes
Remote notarization is allowed only for electronic records, using a remote notarization system. Not allowed for election records or, with limited exceptions, wills.
RON law and effective date
C.R.S. 24-21-514.5

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The rules in Colorado

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Colorado?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Colorado: $15 per document. A notary may instead charge up to $25 for the notary's electronic signature.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Colorado?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Colorado: yes. Remote notarization is allowed only for electronic records, using a remote notarization system. Not allowed for election records or, with limited exceptions, wills.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Colorado, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Colorado: C.R.S. 24-21-514.5.

Where do the Colorado notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from C.R.S. 24-21-529 and C.R.S. 24-21-514.5. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

A notary must notify the Secretary of State and name each remote notarization system before the first remote notarization.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.