CO SB195

Permits declarations under Colorado probate law to be executed either with two witnesses OR notarized before a notary public or authorized individual, unless a court determines notarization is not in the interest of justice.

Absence of notarization has no impact on the validity of a declaration.

Prohibits persons specified in section 15-18-105 from serving as witnesses, notary publics, or individuals authorized to take acknowledgments for probate documents.

Extends notarization options to anatomical gift records, allowing them to be witnessed by two adults OR acknowledged before a notary public, with the same court exception for interest of justice.

Applies retroactively to declarations and records executed before, on, or after the effective date of the act.