Which statement about the authority of a notary public in Colorado is true?

Which statement about the authority of a notary public in Colorado is true?

• A. THE AUTHORITY TO ACT CAN BE CONFIRMED ONLY BY INQUIRY OF THE RECORDER'S OFFICE.
• B. THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT EXECUTED IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE NOTARY COMMISSION.
• C. THE NOTARY'S AUTHORITY IS LIMITED TO ACTS PERFORMED IN LARIMER COUNTY.
• D. NONE OF THE ABOVE

Answer: (B)

In Colorado, a notary’s authority comes from a state-issued commission that has an expiration date. That expiration date must be shown on the notarized acknowledgment so anyone who relies on the document can verify the notary was authorized at the time of signing. This makes the notarization valid and protectable against challenges after the commission ends. That’s why stating that the acknowledgment must disclose the commission’s expiration date is the true statement. The authority isn’t limited to a single county—Colorado notaries operate statewide—so claiming authority is confined to one county isn’t correct. And while you can check a notary’s status with the recorder’s office, the acknowledgment itself must include the expiration date, not only rely on a separate inquiry.

In Colorado, a notary’s authority comes from a state-issued commission that has an expiration date. That expiration date must be shown on the notarized acknowledgment so anyone who relies on the document can verify the notary was authorized at the time of signing. This makes the notarization valid and protectable against challenges after the commission ends.

That’s why stating that the acknowledgment must disclose the commission’s expiration date is the true statement. The authority isn’t limited to a single county—Colorado notaries operate statewide—so claiming authority is confined to one county isn’t correct. And while you can check a notary’s status with the recorder’s office, the acknowledgment itself must include the expiration date, not only rely on a separate inquiry.