CO SB132

Repeals the previous notary public law (parts 1 and 2 of article 55 of title 12) and enacts the "Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts" as Part 5 of Article 21 of Title 24, effective July 1, 2018.

Establishes comprehensive requirements for notary public commissions including applicant qualifications (age 18+, U.S. citizen/permanent resident, Colorado resident, English proficiency), mandatory examination, four-year commission term, and disqualification grounds including felony convictions and fraud.

Requires notaries to maintain journals documenting all notarial acts with specific information including date, time, individual names, signatures, and identification methods, retained for ten years.

Authorizes notaries to perform notarial acts on electronic records using tamper-evident technologies approved by the Secretary of State, with specific signature requirements including the notary's name, identification number, and commission expiration date.

Prohibits notaries from practicing law, serving as immigration consultants, engaging in deceptive advertising, and imposes criminal penalties (Class 2 misdemeanor) for willful violations of notary duties; sets maximum fees at $5 per document ($10 for electronic signatures).