C.R.S. Section 24-21-527
Rules

  • definitions

(1)

The secretary of state may adopt rules to implement this part 5 in accordance with article 4 of this title 24. Rules adopted regarding the performance of notarial acts with respect to electronic records may not require, or accord greater legal status or effect to, the implementation or application of a specific technology or technical specification. The rules may:

(a)

Prescribe the manner of performing notarial acts regarding tangible and electronic records;

(b)

Include provisions to ensure that any change to or tampering with a record bearing a certificate of a notarial act is self-evident;

(c)

Include provisions to ensure integrity in the creation, transmittal, storage, or authentication of electronic records or signatures;

(d)

Prescribe the process of granting, renewing, conditioning, denying, suspending, or revoking a notary public commission and assuring the trustworthiness of an individual holding a commission as notary public, including rules for use of the electronic filing system;

(e)

Include provisions to prevent fraud or mistake in the performance of notarial acts;

(f)

Provide for the administration of the examination under section 24-21-522 (1) and the course of study under section 24-21-522 (2);

(g)

Prescribe the manner of performing notarial acts using audio-video communication technology, including provisions to ensure the security, integrity, and accessibility of records relating to those acts; and

(h)

Prescribe requirements for the approval and use of remote notarization systems and storage systems.

(2)

In adopting, amending, or repealing rules about notarial acts with respect to electronic records, the secretary of state shall consider, so far as is consistent with this part 5:

(a)

The most recent standards regarding electronic records promulgated by national bodies, such as the National Association of Secretaries of State;

(b)

Standards, practices, and customs of other jurisdictions that substantially enact this part 5; and

(c)

The views of governmental officials and entities and other interested persons.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

As used in this subsection (3):

(I)

“Interim period” means the period beginning on March 30, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020.

(II)

“Temporary rule” means rule 5 of the notary program rules as adopted by the secretary of state effective March 30, 2020, and published at 8 CCR 1505-11, and any analogous successor emergency rule of the notary program that authorizes remote notarizations.

(b)

and (c) Repealed.

(d)

A notarial act performed during the interim period with respect to a remotely located individual that complied with the temporary rule is not invalid due to the lack of express statutory authority for the notarial act.

(e)

and (f) Repealed.

Source: Section 24-21-527 — Rules - definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-24.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

24‑21‑101
Office at seat of government - duties - bond
24‑21‑103
Countersign commissions - record
24‑21‑104
Fees of secretary of state
24‑21‑104.5
General fund appropriation - cash fund appropriation - elections - legislative intent
24‑21‑104.7
Acceptance of gifts and grants
24‑21‑105
Deputy - responsibility
24‑21‑106
May employ clerical assistance
24‑21‑107
Publications
24‑21‑108
Hearings
24‑21‑109
Documents in court proceedings - designation of person to attend court proceedings
24‑21‑110
Applications for licenses - authority to suspend licenses - rules
24‑21‑111
Electronic filing - authority - electronic access - passwords - rules
24‑21‑111.5
Electronic filing system - improvements - integration with other systems
24‑21‑112
Electronic verification program - notice - definitions
24‑21‑113
Secretary of state business software licensing - business computer systems maintenance and enhancement cash fund
24‑21‑114
Secretary of state collection of business information
24‑21‑115
Durable medical equipment supplier license - definition - rules
24‑21‑116
Business intelligence center program - creation - public data - contests - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal
24‑21‑117
Encryption and data integrity techniques - research and development
24‑21‑301
Definitions
24‑21‑302
Redaction of tax identification number from secured transaction records - liability - rules
24‑21‑401
Definitions
24‑21‑402
Electronic recording technology board - creation - enterprise status
24‑21‑403
Core goals - powers and duties - rules
24‑21‑404
Electronic recording technology fund - electronic filing - grants
24‑21‑405
Authority to issue bonds
24‑21‑406
Reporting - annual - five-year report
24‑21‑407
Repeal of part
24‑21‑501
Short title
24‑21‑502
Definitions
24‑21‑503
Applicability
24‑21‑504
Authority to perform notarial act
24‑21‑505
Requirements for certain notarial acts
24‑21‑506
Personal appearance required - definition
24‑21‑507
Identification of individual
24‑21‑508
Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
24‑21‑509
Signature if individual unable to sign
24‑21‑510
Notarial act in this state
24‑21‑511
Notarial act in another state
24‑21‑512
Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe
24‑21‑513
Notarial act under federal authority
24‑21‑514
Foreign notarial act
24‑21‑514.5
Audio-video communication - definitions
24‑21‑514.7
Interpreters - use in facilitation of notarial acts - limitations
24‑21‑515
Certificate of notarial act
24‑21‑516
Short form certificates
24‑21‑517
Official stamp
24‑21‑518
Stamping device
24‑21‑519
Journal
24‑21‑520
Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record - selection of technology
24‑21‑521
Commission as notary public - qualifications - no immunity or benefit
24‑21‑522
Examination of notary public
24‑21‑523
Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or condition commission of notary public
24‑21‑524
Database of notaries public
24‑21‑525
Prohibited acts
24‑21‑526
Validity of notarial acts
24‑21‑527
Rules - definitions
24‑21‑528
Disposition of fees
24‑21‑529
Notary’s fees
24‑21‑530
Change of name or address
24‑21‑531
Official misconduct by a notary public - liability of notary or surety
24‑21‑532
Willful impersonation
24‑21‑533
Wrongful possession of journal or seal
24‑21‑534
Certification restrictions
24‑21‑535
Notary public commission in effect
24‑21‑536
Saving clause
24‑21‑537
Uniformity of application and construction
24‑21‑538
Relation to “Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act”
24‑21‑539
Effective date
24‑21‑540
Repeal of part
24‑21‑601
Short title
24‑21‑602
Definitions
24‑21‑603
Fraud and deception prohibited
24‑21‑604
Legislative declaration - consideration for tickets - conditions - rules
24‑21‑605
Licensing and enforcement authority - powers - rules - duties - license suspension or revocation proceedings - definitions
24‑21‑606
Fees - department of state cash fund
24‑21‑607
Bingo-raffle license - fee
24‑21‑608
Landlord licensees - stipulations
24‑21‑609
Application for bingo-raffle license
24‑21‑610
Games managers - certification
24‑21‑611
Application for landlord license - fee
24‑21‑612
Application for manufacturer license
24‑21‑613
Application for supplier license
24‑21‑614
Application for manufacturer’s agent license or supplier’s agent license
24‑21‑615
Persons permitted to conduct games of chance - form of bingo-raffle licenses - display
24‑21‑616
Form of landlord license - display - fee
24‑21‑617
General conduct games of chance - premises - equipment - expenses - rules
24‑21‑618
Conduct of bingo games
24‑21‑619
Conduct of pull tabs - license revocation - rules - definitions
24‑21‑620
Conduct of raffles - rules
24‑21‑621
Persons permitted to manufacture and distribute games of chance equipment - reporting requirements
24‑21‑622
Bingo-raffle licensee’s statement of receipts - expenses - fee - definitions
24‑21‑623
Examination of books and records - rules
24‑21‑624
Forfeiture of license - ineligibility to apply for license
24‑21‑625
Volunteer services - legislative declaration - immunity
24‑21‑626
Unfair trade practices
24‑21‑627
Common members - bingo-raffle licensees - definition
24‑21‑628
Enforcement
24‑21‑629
Penalties for violation
24‑21‑630
Colorado bingo-raffle advisory board - creation
24‑21‑631
Board - duties
24‑21‑632
Repeal of part - review of functions
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 24-21-527’s source at colorado​.gov