Colorado Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws
RON EnactedEffective December 31, 2020 · Last verified September 2026
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Quick Facts
- Status
- RON Enacted
- Year Enacted
- 2020
- Statute
- Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-21-514.5
- Bill Number
- SB 20-096
Colorado RON Law Overview
Colorado authorized remote online notarization in 2020 by SB 20-096, codified at Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-21-514.5, effective December 31, 2020. A Colorado online notarization is performed by a notary commissioned in Colorado who also holds the state's separate remote-notary registration or endorsement. The signer appears on a live audio-video call and is identified by automated analysis of a government-issued photo ID. The notary must record each act in an electronic journal and keep the session recording for at least 10 years.
Key details for Colorado
Enacted by SB 20-096. Signer location: In Colorado, elsewhere in the U.S., or outside the U.S. if the notary has no actual knowledge the act is prohibited there and the signer confirms a U.S. court/property/transaction nexus. The notary must be physically located in the state during the act.
Legal Citations
Colorado RON Requirements
Under Colorado law, every remote online notarization must take place via real-time audio-video communication between the notary and the signer. Credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID is required to verify the signer's identity. Knowledge-based authentication may be used but is not strictly required. The notary is required to keep an electronic journal documenting each transaction and to use tamper-evident sealing on all notarized documents. Audio-video recordings of each RON session must be retained for at least 10 years.
- Audio-video required
- Yes
- Tamper-evident seal
- Required
- Electronic journal
- Required
- Recording retention
- 10 years
- Credential analysis
- Required
- KBA required
- No
- Commissioned in state
- Required
- RON endorsement
- Required
Document Restrictions
Colorado restricts certain document types from RON:
Colorado's remote notarization statute excludes wills and codicils, other than electronic wills under the Colorado Uniform Electronic Wills Act, and records relating to the electoral process (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-21-514.5).
Interstate Recognition
Colorado recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-21-511 (notarial act in another state)).
Online Notary Availability in Colorado
Notaron is available 24/7 across Colorado. See location-specific guides for major Colorado cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal in Colorado?
Yes, Colorado has enacted permanent RON legislation in 2020 under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-21-514.5. Remote online notarization is fully legal and authorized for Colorado-commissioned notaries who meet the state's RON requirements.
What are the identity verification requirements for RON in Colorado?
Colorado requires credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID for all remote online notarizations.
Do I need a special endorsement to perform RON in Colorado?
Yes, Colorado requires notaries to obtain a RON endorsement or registration in addition to their standard notary commission before performing remote online notarizations.
What technology is required for RON in Colorado?
Colorado requires RON sessions to use real-time two-way audio-video communication. Documents must be sealed with tamper-evident technology. An electronic journal must be maintained for all remote notarizations. Session recordings must be retained for 10 years.
Does Colorado accept out-of-state RON?
Colorado recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-21-511 (notarial act in another state)).
Are there document restrictions for RON in Colorado?
Yes, Colorado restricts certain document types from being notarized via RON. Colorado's remote notarization statute excludes wills and codicils, other than electronic wills under the Colorado Uniform Electronic Wills Act, and records relating to the electoral process (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-21-514.5). Check with local recording offices for the most current list of accepted document types.