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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-117) › Section 24-21-111 - Electronic filing - authority - electronic access - passwords - rules

(1)
(a)
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the secretary of state may require any filing to be made by electronic means as determined by the secretary of state.
(b)
In order to ensure the security of the secretary of state's online business filing system, the secretary shall implement, under such conditions as the secretary may determine, a password-protected system for and take appropriate actions to address fraudulent activities against altering data in any filings, updates, or other filing requirements under title
7
, C.R.S., while still allowing for access to and retrieval of publicly available records, including a certificate of good standing, without a password.
(2)
Where a document is stored by the secretary of state or the department of state and available to the public by electronic means, the secretary of state, to the extent it is reasonable and feasible, may designate electronic access as the sole means of access to the document.
(3)
The secretary of state may use a phase-in period or any other method to mitigate hardship caused by mandatory electronic services that are required pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of this section. The secretary of state may provide exceptions from such mandatory electronic services where hardship or other good cause is shown. If the secretary of state requires any filing to be made by electronic means or designates electronic access as the sole means of access to a document, the secretary of state shall assure that such filing may be made or such access attained by means that do not require use by the public of customized or specially designed electronic hardware or software.
(4)
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a)
"Document" means a document, record, or other information.
(b)
"Filing" means a document required or permitted by law to be filed with the department of state or the secretary of state or a document required or permitted by law to be delivered to the department or the secretary of state and filed by the department or the secretary of state.
L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1174, § 1, effective May 27. L. 2011: (1) amended, (HB 11-1095), ch. 220, p. 952, §1, effective May 27.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-117) › Section 24-21-111.5 - Electronic filing system - improvements - integration with other systems

(1)
At the earliest practicable date, the secretary of state shall develop and implement enhancements to the online business filing information systems. The enhancements must include at least the following:
(a)
Enhancements to user accounts that:
(I)
Allow for the association of multiple business records in one account;
(II)
Allow a user to file multiple documents at one time;
(III)
Create a system that allows a user to pay for multiple filings at one time; and
(IV)
Create, at the secretary's discretion, the ability for a user to store payment information, view the user's balance, view the user's transaction history, and add money to the user's account;
(b)
Enhancements for registered agents and to record management systems that allow a registered agent to quickly identify the business entities and charitable organizations for which the registered agent is listed and to determine when reports are due;
(c)
Enhancements for external certifications that allow users to obtain certified documents, certificates of fact, and any other similar authentications that the secretary deems necessary;
(d)
Enhancements that allow for the online filing of documents that would guide the user through the filing process;
(e)
Enhancements that allow for the integration of any documents filed pursuant to title 7, C.R.S., with any documents filed pursuant to article
16
of title
6
, C.R.S., as well as any changes the secretary deems necessary to implement such integration, including changes involving the filing of registration statements, amendments, and renewals, and changes to the search function; and
(f)
Enhancements that allow users greater search functionality, provide more useful and specific search results, and allow for greater usability.
L. 2012: Entire section added, (SB 12-123), ch. 171, p. 610, § 1, effective May 11.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-117) › Section 24-21-112 - Electronic verification program - notice - definitions

(1)
As used in this section:
(a)
"Electronic verification program" or "e-verify program" means the electronic employment verification program that is authorized in
8 U.S.C. sec. 1324a
and jointly administered by the United States department of homeland security and the social security administration, or its successor program.
(b)
"Employer" means a person transacting business in Colorado who, at any time, employs another person to perform services of any nature and who has control of the payment of wages for such services or is the officer, agent, or employee of the person having control of the payment of wages.
(2)
The secretary of state, in consultation with the department of labor and employment, shall post on the secretary of state's website information pertaining to the prohibition against hiring or continuing to employ an unauthorized alien, as defined in
8 U.S.C. sec. 1324a(h)(3)
, and the availability of and the requirements for participation in the electronic verification program as a means for employers to verify the work eligibility status of new employees. The website posting required by this subsection (2) shall appear in the same format as required by section
8-2-124(2)(a)
, C.R.S., and shall appear in a conspicuous location on the secretary of state's website. The secretary of state's website shall also provide a link to the e-verify website available through the internet portal for the United States citizenship and immigration services, or its successor agency.
L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 896, § 2, effective August 5.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-117) › Section 24-21-113 - Secretary of state business software licensing - business computer systems maintenance and enhancement cash fund

(1)
The secretary of state may charge fees for the licensing or sale of business and licensing software developed by the department of state.
(2)
The secretary of state shall transmit all fees collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section to the state treasurer, who shall credit them to the business computer systems maintenance and enhancement cash fund, which fund is hereby created. The secretary of state shall use the moneys credited to the fund only for the maintenance or enhancement of the department of state's business computer systems. Moneys transferred to the fund shall not be deposited in or transferred to the general fund of this state or any other fund. The moneys credited to the fund are available for appropriation by the general assembly to the department of state in the general appropriation bill.
L. 2012: Entire section added, (SB 12-123), ch. 171, p. 614, § 8, effective May 11.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-117) › Section 24-21-114 - Secretary of state collection of business information

Beginning thirty days after January 1, 2014, the secretary of state shall request that each individual who files documents with the secretary of state pursuant to part 3 of article
90
of title
7
, C.R.S., submit information to the secretary of state upon initial registration of a business and when updating a business registration. The secretary of state shall request that each reporting entity, as that term is defined in section
7-90-102 (58)
, C.R.S., to which the filing relates, submit the following information about the reporting entity: Gender; race, including whether the person is Latino, African American, Asian, Anglo, Native American, or other; veteran status; whether the reporting entity is a person with a disability; and the national American industry classification system code or its successor code of the reporting entity's business, if applicable. The individual is not required to submit the information. The secretary of state shall make the information available to the public on the secretary of state's website in a searchable manner by the information submitted.
Added by 2013 Ch. 160, § 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
L. 2013: Entire section added, (HB 13-1167), ch.160, p. 516, § 1, effective 1/1/2014.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-117) › Section 24-21-117 - Encryption and data integrity techniques - research and development

In conjunction with the efforts of the office of information technology regarding cyber coding cryptology for state records pursuant to section
24-37.5-407
, the department of state, in conjunction with upgrades to the department of state's business suite, shall consider research, development, and implementation for appropriate encryption and data integrity techniques, including distributed ledger technologies such as blockchains. After accepting business licensing records, the department of state shall consider ensuring the integrity of those transactions by secure methods, including distributed ledger technologies, to protect against falsification, create visibility to identify external hacking threats, and to improve internal data security. When distributing department of state data to other departments and agencies, the department of state shall consider using distributed ledger technologies, including blockchains, as a means of protecting data across jurisdictions.
Added by 2018 Ch. 319,§ 2, eff. 5/30/2018.
L. 2018: Entire section added, (SB 18-086), ch. 319, p. 1916, § 2, effective May 30.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 2 - [Repealed] (§ 24-21-201) › Section 24-21-201 - to 24-21-214 - [Repealed]

L. 2011: Entire part repealed, (HB 11-1080), ch. 256, p. 1108, §1, effective June 2.
This part 2 was added in 2007. This part 2 was relocated to part 21 of article
30
of this title. Former C.R.S. section numbers are shown in editor's notes following those sections that were relocated in said part 21.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 3 - REDACTION OF TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (§§ 24-21-301 — 24-21-302) › Section 24-21-301 - Definitions

As used in this part 3, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Redact" means to obscure information contained in a copy of a secured transaction record.
(2)
"Secured transaction record" means a record that has been filed in the office of the secretary of state pursuant to part 5 of article 9 or article 9.5 or 9.7 of title 4, C.R.S.
(3)
"Tax identification number" means a grouping of numerical digits in a secured transaction record that the secretary of state deems likely to be the social security number or individual taxpayer identification number of an individual identified in such secured transaction record.
L. 2009: Entire part added, (SB 09-283), ch. 336, p. 1778, §1, effective June 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 3 - REDACTION OF TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (§§ 24-21-301 — 24-21-302) › Section 24-21-302 - Redaction of tax identification number from secured transaction records - liability - rules

(1)
The secretary of state may redact any tax identification number contained in a secured transaction record and, for this purpose, may use commercially available or other redaction software or other methods determined by the secretary of state to be cost effective.
(2)
Subject to the provisions of section
4-9-522
, C.R.S., the secretary of state shall retain the unredacted original of a secured transaction record that contains a tax identification number. Notwithstanding any provision of part 2 of article
72
of this title or any other provision of law, the secretary of state shall not be required to open any such unredacted original to public inspection; except that a complete copy of the unredacted original of such secured transaction record shall be furnished upon application to the secretary of state for a certified copy of that specific secured transaction record.
(3)
(a)
Any person who believes that the secretary of state has redacted information in a copy of a specific secured transaction record other than the social security number or individual taxpayer identification number of an individual identified in such secured transaction record may apply to the secretary of state for the restoration of such redacted information.
(b)
If, upon application pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection (3), the secretary of state determines that such redacted information is not the social security number or individual taxpayer identification number of an individual identified in such secured transaction record, the secretary of state shall restore such redacted information so that the information is perceivable, accessible, and open to public inspection.
(c)
Nothing in this section shall preclude the restoration of redacted information that the secretary of state determines should not have been redacted.
(4)
The secretary of state shall not be liable for redacting or failing to redact a tax identification number pursuant to this section.
(5)
The secretary of state may promulgate rules in accordance with article
4
of this title to administer the provisions of this section, including any rules necessary to establish procedures for requesting the redaction of a tax identification number or the restoration of redacted information that is not the social security number or individual taxpayer identification number of an individual identified in such secured transaction record.
L. 2009: Entire part added, (SB 09-283), ch. 336, p. 1778, §1, effective June 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 4 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY BOARD (§§ 24-21-401 — 24-21-407) › Section 24-21-401 - Definitions

As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Board" means the electronic recording technology board created in section
24-21-402(1)
.
(2)
"Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.
(3)
"Electronic filing system" means the document management system used by a clerk and recorder to comply with the statutory requirements set forth in part 4 of article
10
of title
30
, C.R.S., for:
(a)
Electronic documents received for recording or filing in the clerk and recorder's office; and
(b)
Paper documents received for recording or filing in the clerk and recorder's office that are converted from paper, microfilm, or microfiche into an electronic format.
(4)
"Fund" means the electronic recording technology fund created in section
24-21-404(1)
.
Added by 2016 Ch. 356,§ 3, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (SB 16-115), ch. 356, p. 1478, § 3, effective June 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 4 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY BOARD (§§ 24-21-401 — 24-21-407) › Section 24-21-402 - Electronic recording technology board - creation - enterprise status

(1)
(a)
The electronic recording technology board is created in the department of state. The board is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section
24-1-105
. The board consists of the secretary of state, or the secretary of state's designee, and eight other members appointed as follows:
(I)
One member from the real estate section of the Colorado bar association appointed by the governor;
(II)
One member from the title industry appointed by the governor;
(III)
One member from the mortgage lending industry appointed by the secretary of state;
(IV)
Three members who are clerk and recorders from a first or second class county as designated in section
30-1-101
, C.R.S., with one appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and the other two appointed by the secretary of state; and
(V)
Two members who are clerk and recorders from a third, fourth, or fifth class county as designated in section
30-1-101
, C.R.S., with one appointed by the president of the senate and the other appointed by the secretary of state.
(b)
All of the board members other than the secretary of state, or the secretary's designee, serve two-year terms; except that the terms shall be staggered so that no more than five members' terms expire in the same year.
(c)
Board members serve without compensation; except that board members are entitled to reimbursement from the fund for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. A vacancy on the board is filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. A person appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(2)
The board constitutes an enterprise for purposes of section 20 of article X of the state constitution so long as it retains the authority to issue revenue bonds under section
24-21-405
and receives less than ten percent of its total revenues in grants from all Colorado state and local governments combined. The business purpose of the board is to develop and modernize electronic filing systems throughout the state. So long as it constitutes an enterprise under this section, the board is not subject to any provisions of section 20 of article X of the state constitution.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 469,§6, eff. 8/10/2022.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 2,§57, eff. 2/25/2022.
Added by 2016 Ch. 356,§3, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (SB 16-115), ch. 356, p. 1478, § 3, effective June 10.
2022 Ch. 469, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 4 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY BOARD (§§ 24-21-401 — 24-21-407) › Section 24-21-403 - [Effective Until 7/1/2025] Core goals - powers and duties - rules

(1)
The general assembly hereby declares that the core goals in developing and modernizing electronic filing systems are to:
(a)
Assure the security, accuracy, and preservation of public records required to be maintained by a clerk and recorder;
(b)
Maintain the privacy of personal identifying information, online public access to which is not necessary to the proper functioning of land title records or other public records required to be maintained by a clerk and recorder;
(c)
Assure that the sequence in which documents are received by a clerk and recorder for recording or filing is accurately reflected, to the greatest extent practicable, in the records of the clerk and recorder, regardless of whether documents are received electronically or by other means;
(d)
Provide for online public access to public records maintained by a clerk and recorder; and
(e)
Assure that electronic filing systems used in different counties are similar so as to facilitate the submission and searching of electronic records.
(2)
In order to accomplish its business purpose, the board may impose an electronic filing surcharge of up to two dollars that is uniformly collected on all documents received by a county clerk and recorder for recording or filing on or after January 1, 2017, through April 30, 2026.
(3)
The board shall:
(a)
Develop a strategic plan that incorporates the core goals;
(b)
Determine functionality standards for an electronic filing system that support the core goals;
(c)
Issue a request for proposal for electronic filing system equipment and software that the counties may choose to acquire;
(d)
Develop best practices for an electronic filing system;
(e)
Provide training to clerk and recorders related to electronic filing systems;
(f)
Award grants in accordance with section
24-21-404
; and
(g)
Prepare reports in accordance with section
24-21-406
.
(4)
The board may:
(a)
Issue bonds in accordance with section
24-21-405
; and
(b)
Promulgate any rules necessary to administer the provisions of this part 4.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 289, § 2, eff. 9/7/2021.
Added by 2016 Ch. 356, § 3, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (SB 16-115), ch. 1479, p. 1479, § 3, effective June 10.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 4 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY BOARD (§§ 24-21-401 — 24-21-407) › Section 24-21-403 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Core goals - powers and duties - rules

(1)
The general assembly hereby declares that the core goals in developing and modernizing electronic filing systems are to:
(a)
Assure the security, accuracy, and preservation of public records required to be maintained by a clerk and recorder;
(b)
Maintain the privacy of personal identifying information, online public access to which is not necessary to the proper functioning of land title records or other public records required to be maintained by a clerk and recorder;
(c)
Assure that the sequence in which documents are received by a clerk and recorder for recording or filing is accurately reflected, to the greatest extent practicable, in the records of the clerk and recorder, regardless of whether documents are received electronically or by other means;
(d)
Provide for online public access to public records maintained by a clerk and recorder; and
(e)
Assure that electronic filing systems used in different counties are similar so as to facilitate the submission and searching of electronic records.
(2)
In order to accomplish its business purpose, the board may impose an electronic filing surcharge of up to two dollars that is uniformly collected on all documents received by a county clerk and recorder for recording or filing on or after January 1, 2017, through April 30, 2029.
(3)
The board shall:
(a)
Develop a strategic plan that incorporates the core goals;
(b)
Determine functionality standards for an electronic filing system that support the core goals;
(c)
Issue a request for proposal for electronic filing system equipment and software that the counties may choose to acquire;
(d)
Develop best practices for an electronic filing system;
(e)
Provide training to clerk and recorders related to electronic filing systems;
(f)
Award grants in accordance with section
24-21-404
; and
(g)
Prepare reports in accordance with section
24-21-406
.
(4)
The board may:
(a)
Issue bonds in accordance with section
24-21-405
; and
(b)
Promulgate any rules necessary to administer the provisions of this part 4.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 394,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2025, app. to documents filed or recorded on or after 7/1/2025.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 289, § 2, eff. 9/7/2021.
Added by 2016 Ch. 356, § 3, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (SB 16-115), ch. 1479, p. 1479, § 3, effective June 10.
2024 Ch. 394, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 4 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY BOARD (§§ 24-21-401 — 24-21-407) › Section 24-21-404 - Electronic recording technology fund - electronic filing - grants

(1)
(a)
The electronic recording technology fund is created in the state treasury and consists of money credited thereto in accordance with section
30-10-421(3)(a)
, C.R.S. The money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the board to award grants under subsection (2) of this section and for any other purpose authorized by this part 4, including any direct and indirect administrative expenses.
(b)
The money in the fund shall not be deposited in or transferred to the general fund or any other fund. All interest and income derived from the investment and deposit of money in the fund are credited to the fund. Any unexpended and unencumbered money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall remain in the fund and not be credited or transferred to the general fund or another fund.
(2)
(a)
The board shall use money in the fund to award grants to counties to:
(I)
Establish, maintain, improve, or replace their electronic filing systems; and
(II)
Improve the security of a county's general information technology systems, if the improvement is necessary to improve the security of the county's electronic filing system.
(b)
(I)
The board shall award grants, whenever possible, in a manner that is designed to achieve the core goals specified in section
24-21-403(1)
over a reasonable period. In making grants to maintain existing electronic filing systems, the board shall give priority to rural counties and to counties that do not have sufficient revenue from the surcharge proceeds retained in accordance with section
30-10-421(3)(b)
to maintain their electronic filing systems. The board shall develop a grant application process and award grants based on a scoring system that incorporates the core goals.
(II)
The board may approve a grant application to establish, maintain, improve, or replace an electronic filing system notwithstanding that a portion of the grant will be used to enable the system to receive, store, manage, and provide online access to public documents that are maintained by the county clerk and recorder but that are not related to real property.
(3)
A county that receives a grant from the board shall cooperate with the board in its preparation of the report required by section
24-21-406(1)
.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 289,§3, eff. 9/7/2021.
Added by 2016 Ch. 356,§3, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (SB 16-115), ch. 1480, p. 1480, § 3, effective June 10.
2021 Ch. 289, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 4 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY BOARD (§§ 24-21-401 — 24-21-407) › Section 24-21-405 - Authority to issue bonds

The board may, by resolution, authorize and issue revenue bonds that are payable only from the money in the fund. Bonds may be issued only after approval by both houses of the general assembly acting either by bill or joint resolution and after approval by the governor in accordance with section 39 of article V of the state constitution.
Added by 2016 Ch. 356,§ 3, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (SB 16-115), ch. 356, p. 1481, § 3, effective June 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 4 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY BOARD (§§ 24-21-401 — 24-21-407) › Section 24-21-406 - [Effective Until 7/1/2025] Reporting - annual - five-year report

(1)
Notwithstanding section
24-1-136 (11)
, on or before September 1, 2017, and each September 1 thereafter until September 1, 2025, the board shall prepare a report that, for each grant made during the prior fiscal year, describes the:
(a)
County that received the grant;
(b)
Grant amount;
(c)
Purpose of the grant; and
(d)
Grant outcomes.
(2)
The board shall follow-up with a county that receives a grant as necessary for the department of state to complete the report. The department shall publish a copy of the report on the department's website.
(3)
On or before January 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2026, the board shall report to the general assembly about the overall success of the grant program established by this part 4.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 289, § 4, eff. 9/7/2021.
Added by 2016 Ch. 356, § 3, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (SB 16-115), ch. 1481, p. 1481, § 3, effective June 10.
2021 Ch. 289, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 4 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY BOARD (§§ 24-21-401 — 24-21-407) › Section 24-21-406 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Reporting - annual - five-year report

(1)
Notwithstanding section
24-1-136 (11)
, on or before September 1, 2017, and each September 1 thereafter until September 1, 2028, the board shall prepare a report that, for each grant made during the prior fiscal year, describes the:
(a)
County that received the grant;
(b)
Grant amount;
(c)
Purpose of the grant; and
(d)
Grant outcomes.
(2)
The board shall follow-up with a county that receives a grant as necessary for the department of state to complete the report. The department shall publish a copy of the report on the department's website.
(3)
On or before January 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2029, the board shall report to the general assembly about the overall success of the grant program established by this part 4.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 394,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2025, app. to documents filed or recorded on or after 7/1/2025.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 289, § 4, eff. 9/7/2021.
Added by 2016 Ch. 356, § 3, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (SB 16-115), ch. 1481, p. 1481, § 3, effective June 10.
2024 Ch. 394, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2021 Ch. 289, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 4 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY BOARD (§§ 24-21-401 — 24-21-407) › Section 24-21-407 - [Effective Until 7/1/2025] Repeal of part

This part 4 is repealed, effective September 1, 2026. Prior to such repeal, the board shall be reviewed as provided in section
2-3-1203
.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 289, § 5, eff. 9/7/2021.
Added by 2016 Ch. 356, § 3, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (SB 16-115), ch. 1481, p. 1481, § 3, effective June 10.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 4 - ELECTRONIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY BOARD (§§ 24-21-401 — 24-21-407) › Section 24-21-407 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Repeal of part

Notwithstanding section 2-3-1203 (1)(a), this part 4 is repealed, effective September 1, 2029. Prior to such repeal, the board shall be reviewed as provided in section
2-3-1203
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 394,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2025, app. to documents filed or recorded on or after 7/1/2025.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 289, § 5, eff. 9/7/2021.
Added by 2016 Ch. 356, § 3, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (SB 16-115), ch. 1481, p. 1481, § 3, effective June 10.
2024 Ch. 394, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 5 - REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS (§§ 24-21-501 — 24-21-540) › Section 24-21-501 - Short title

The short title of this part 5 is the "Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts".
Amended by 2017 Ch. 264, § 121, eff. 5/25/2017 (deleted operative date added by 2017 Ch. 207 and changed effective date to 7/1/2018).
Added by 2017 Ch. 207, § 2, eff. 8/9/2017, op. 7/1/2018.
L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 787, § 2, effective 7/1/2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 5 - REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS (§§ 24-21-501 — 24-21-540) › Section 24-21-503 - Applicability

This part 5 applies to a notarial act performed on or after July 1, 2018.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 264, § 121, eff. 5/25/2017 (deleted operative date added by 2017 Ch. 207 and changed effective date to 7/1/2018).
Added by 2017 Ch. 207, § 2, eff. 8/9/2017, op. 7/1/2018.
L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 789, § 2, effective 7/1/2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 5 - REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS (§§ 24-21-501 — 24-21-540) › Section 24-21-504 - Authority to perform notarial act

(1)
A notarial officer may perform a notarial act authorized by this part 5 or by law of this state other than this part 5.
(2)
A notarial officer shall not perform a notarial act with respect to a record in which the officer has a disqualifying interest. For the purposes of this section, a notarial officer has a disqualifying interest in a record if:
(a)
The officer or the officer's spouse, partner in a civil union, ancestor, descendent, or sibling is a party to or is named in the record that is to be notarized; or
(b)
The officer or the officer's spouse or partner in a civil union may receive directly, and as a proximate result of the notarization, any advantage, right, title, interest, cash, or property exceeding in value the sum of any fee properly received in accordance with this part 5.
(3)
A notarial act performed in violation of this section is voidable.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 264, § 121, eff. 5/25/2017 (deleted operative date added by 2017 Ch. 207 and changed effective date to 7/1/2018).
Added by 2017 Ch. 207, § 2, eff. 8/9/2017, op. 7/1/2018.
L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 789, § 2, effective 7/1/2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 5 - REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS (§§ 24-21-501 — 24-21-540) › Section 24-21-505 - Requirements for certain notarial acts

(1)
A notarial officer who takes an acknowledgment of a record shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and making the acknowledgment has the identity claimed and that the signature on the record is the signature of the individual.
(2)
A notarial officer who takes a verification of a statement on oath or affirmation shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and making the verification has the identity claimed and that the signature on the statement verified is the signature of the individual.
(3)
A notarial officer who witnesses or attests to a signature shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and signing the record has the identity claimed.
(4)
(a)
A notarial officer who certifies a copy of a record or an item that was copied shall determine that the copy is a full, true, and accurate transcription or reproduction of the record or item.
(b)
A notarial officer shall not certify a copy of a record that can be obtained from any of the following offices in this state:
(I)
A clerk and recorder of public documents;
(II)
The secretary of state;
(III)
The state archives; or
(IV)
An office of vital records.
(c)
A notarial officer shall not certify a copy of a record if the record states on its face that it is illegal to copy the record.
(5)
(a)
A notarial officer who makes or notes a protest of a negotiable instrument shall determine the matters set forth in section
4-3-505 (b)
of the "Uniform Commercial Code".
(b)
A notary public shall not make or note a protest of a negotiable instrument unless the notary is an employee of a financial institution acting in the course and scope of the notary's employment with the financial institution.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 264, § 121, eff. 5/25/2017 (deleted operative date added by 2017 Ch. 207 and changed effective date to 7/1/2018).
Added by 2017 Ch. 207, § 2, eff. 8/9/2017, op. 7/1/2018.
L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 789, § 2, effective 7/1/2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 5 - REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS (§§ 24-21-501 — 24-21-540) › Section 24-21-506 - Personal appearance required - definition

(1)
If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer.
(2)
As used in this section, "appear personally" means:
(a)
Being in the same physical location as another individual and close enough to see, hear, communicate with, and exchange tangible identification credentials with that individual; or
(b)
Interacting with a remotely located individual by means of real-time audio-video communication in compliance with section
24-21-514.5
and rules adopted by the secretary of state.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 130, § 3, eff. 12/30/2020 and applicable to conduct occurring on or after 3/30/2020.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 264, § 121, eff. 5/25/2017 (deleted operative date added by 2017 Ch. 207 and changed effective date to 7/1/2018).
Added by 2017 Ch. 207, § 2, eff. 8/9/2017, op. 7/1/2018.
L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 790, § 2, effective 7/1/2018.
Section 10(1)(b) of chapter 130 (SB 20-096), Session Laws of Colorado 2020, provides that the act changing this section applies to conduct occurring on or after March 30, 2020.
For the legislative declaration in SB 20-096, see section 1 of chapter 130, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 5 - REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS (§§ 24-21-501 — 24-21-540) › Section 24-21-507 - Identification of individual

(1)
A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the individual is personally known to the officer through dealings sufficient to provide reasonable certainty that the individual has the identity claimed.
(2)
A notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the officer can identify the individual:
(a)
By means of:
(I)
A passport, driver's license, or government-issued nondriver identification card that is current or expired not more than one year before performance of the notarial act; or
(II)
Another form of government identification issued to the individual that is current or expired not more than one year before performance of the notarial act, contains the signature or a photograph of the individual, and is satisfactory to the officer; or
(b)
By a verification on oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally appearing before the officer and known to the officer or whom the officer can identify on the basis of a passport, driver's license, or government-issued nondriver identification card that is current or expired not more than one year before performance of the notarial act.
(3)
A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional information or identification credentials necessary to assure the officer of the identity of the individual.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 264, § 121, eff. 5/25/2017 (deleted operative date added by 2017 Ch. 207 and changed effective date to 7/1/2018).
Added by 2017 Ch. 207, § 2, eff. 8/9/2017, op. 7/1/2018.
L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 790, § 2, effective 7/1/2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 5 - REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS (§§ 24-21-501 — 24-21-540) › Section 24-21-508 - Authority to refuse to perform notarial act

(1)
A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:
(a)
The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or
(b)
The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.
(2)
A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this part 5.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 264, § 121, eff. 5/25/2017 (deleted operative date added by 2017 Ch. 207 and changed effective date to 7/1/2018).
Added by 2017 Ch. 207, § 2, eff. 8/9/2017, op. 7/1/2018.
L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 791, § 2, effective 7/1/2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 5 - REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS (§§ 24-21-501 — 24-21-540) › Section 24-21-509 - Signature if individual unable to sign

(1)
If an individual is physically unable to sign a record, the individual may, in the presence of the notarial officer, direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the individual's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert "Signature affixed by (name of other individual) at the direction of (name of individual)" or words of similar import under or near the signature.
(2)
A notary public may use signals or electronic or mechanical means to take an acknowledgment from, administer an oath or affirmation to, or otherwise communicate with any individual in the presence of the notary public when it appears that the individual is unable to communicate verbally or in writing.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 264, § 121, eff. 5/25/2017 (deleted operative date added by 2017 Ch. 207 and changed effective date to 7/1/2018).
Added by 2017 Ch. 207, § 2, eff. 8/9/2017, op. 7/1/2018.
L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 791, § 2, effective 7/1/2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 5 - REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS (§§ 24-21-501 — 24-21-540) › Section 24-21-510 - Notarial act in this state

(1)
A notarial act may be performed in this state by:
(a)
A notary public of this state;
(b)
A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of this state; or
(c)
Any other individual authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.
(2)
The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
(3)
The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1)(a) or (1)(b) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 264, § 121, eff. 5/25/2017 (deleted operative date added by 2017 Ch. 207 and changed effective date to 7/1/2018).
Added by 2017 Ch. 207, § 2, eff. 8/9/2017, op. 7/1/2018.
L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 792, § 2, effective 7/1/2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › STATE OFFICERS (§§ 24-20-101 — 24-25-105) › Article 21 - SECRETARY OF STATE - DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 24-21-101 — 24-21-632) › Part 5 - REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS (§§ 24-21-501 — 24-21-540) › Section 24-21-511 - Notarial act in another state

(1)
A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state if the act performed in that state is performed by:
(a)
A notary public of that state;
(b)
A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or
(c)
Any other individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act.
(2)
The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
(3)
The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1)(a) or (1)(b) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 264, § 121, eff. 5/25/2017 (deleted operative date added by 2017 Ch. 207 and changed effective date to 7/1/2018).
Added by 2017 Ch. 207, § 2, eff. 8/9/2017, op. 7/1/2018.
L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-132), ch. 207, p. 792, § 2, effective 7/1/2018.