Who says a notary can be a notary?

A notary in Colorado is an appointed official by the Colorado Secretary of State after training and a mandatory exam.

How do I figure out how much the service will cost?

Refer to the fees for services and pricing in the Square booking app.

• Check your paperwork for any notary wording, $5 each stamp
• Applicable travel fee
• Same Day and Immediate Service have additional fees

What forms of payment do you accept?

• Cash
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Checks from companies only on negotiated payment terms

Will you give a receipt?

All receipts are delivered electronically via email or text.

I forgot my wallet/purse/ID at home and need to get this to the courthouse within the hour. Can I just have you notarize the document and come back with my ID?

• NO, YOU NEED A VALID PHOTO ID TO GET ANYTHING NOTARIZED AT THE TIME OF THE NOTARIZATION
• Driver’s License, State Issued ID, Military ID, Passport
• A notary public is not allowed to notarize the document without first screening the identification provided by the signer
• Other arrangements can be made to meet once the customer has their ID (additional travel fee may apply)

I have paperwork that needs to be filled out and notarized but I have no idea where to begin? Can you fill them out for me?

• It is illegal for the notary to prepare such legal paperwork for the customer, then notarize
• It is an unauthorized practice of law that can lead to the notary being fined, imprisoned, or both!
• I can give guidance on what the purpose of the documents but you must determine if the document is needed for your situation, the notary cannot determine that for you

I have something I want notarized but it doesn’t have any notary wording. Can you still notarize it?

• Yes, but understand that a loose certificate will be stapled to said document and must never come unattached
• You need to choose if a Jurat or Acknowledgment is needed
  • To determine what kind of notarization is needed
    • Ask the place you got the document from or taking it to, OR
    • Make a judgment based on your situation and the wording of each certificate
    • I can give guidance on purpose of each certificate and you can choose from there

I haven’t filled out the paperwork yet. Can you notarize it and I will fill it out later?

• No, you will need to have all lines filled out
  • NO BLANK SPACES
  • If something does not apply put N/A
• Depending on the notary wording, it may require that you swear that the contents of the document are factual and true
  • If you don’t have anything written you can’t swear to it being true
  • It also leaves the document open to fraud to leave blanks
  • Someone could come along later and add information you did not agree to

​DO NOT SIGN until in front of the notary

You may fill the document out but wait until in front of the notary to sign on any signature lines. 

Can I email or fax or email the document(s) over to have you notarize it?

• You may send faxes to (303) 200-8827
• You may send an attachment via email to bamundsenrealestate@gmail.com
• Do not sign the document prior to sending.
• You will still need to meet with the notary in person with your Valid Photo ID to notarize the signature on the document.
• If you do not have a printer, printing is available included in the Home Office Convenience fee up to 25 pages at my office.

Legal Disclaimer:
I AM NOT A ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND I MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.

I AM NOT AN IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS, NOR A EXPERT ON IMMIGRATION MATTERS.

IF YOU SUSPECT FRAUD, YOU MAY CONTACT THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE OR THE COLORADO SUPREME COURT