{"id":149,"date":"2013-11-27T11:43:39","date_gmt":"2013-11-27T18:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/?p=149"},"modified":"2019-07-27T09:06:58","modified_gmt":"2019-07-27T15:06:58","slug":"credible-witness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abclegaldocs.com\/blog-Colorado-Notary\/credible-witness\/","title":{"rendered":"Credible Witness"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"credible<\/a>Credible Witness<\/h1>\n

In Colorado<\/strong>, a notary<\/strong> must receive satisfactory evidence<\/strong> of identification<\/strong> of the signer before the notary can sign a notarial certificate on a document.\u00a0 A credible witness may be used. The signer must be:<\/p>\n

1. personally known<\/strong> to the notary, or<\/p>\n

2. must provide satisfactory evidence of identification<\/strong> including, but not limited to, a current photo identification card, issued by a federal or state governmental entity, or,<\/p>\n

3. the sworn statement of a credible witness<\/strong> who personally knows the notary and the individual named in the document.<\/p>\n

Using a credible witness is a less-preferred method to establish identity.\u00a0 The witness essentially serves as a human ID<\/strong>, vouching<\/strong> for the identity of a signer, when the signer is not personally known to the notary and does not have a photo ID card.<\/p>\n

The witness should be someone that the notary has personally known for an extended period of time, and the notary is confident of the identity<\/strong> and the credibility<\/strong> of the witness.\u00a0 A casual acquaintance<\/strong> or someone that the notary recently met<\/strong> would not be a\u00a0credible witness.<\/p>\n

The notary must know that the witness has a reputation for honesty<\/strong> and reliability<\/strong>, is competent<\/strong> to participate in the notarial act, and is reasonably impartial<\/strong> to the transaction.\u00a0 The witness must not be a party to the transaction, must not receive a benefit from the transaction, and should not be related to the signer.<\/p>\n

Oath or Affirmation<\/h2>\n

The notary administers an oath<\/strong> or affirmation<\/strong><\/a><\/span> to the credible witness regarding his\/her personal knowledge of the signer’s identity, while in the presence of the document signer.\u00a0 For example: “Do you swear or affirm that this is John Andrew Smith and you know him personally?”<\/strong><\/em> The notary should also probe the impartiality of the witness.\u00a0 The oath or affirmation should be recorded in the notary journal.<\/p>\n

One scenario where a witness might be found is where the notary works for an employer and there are other co-workers<\/strong>, personally known to the notary. The co-worker might serve as a credible witness for a friend.<\/p>\n

Another scenario might be where the notary shares a common interest<\/strong> with a witness, such as being a member or alumni of the same neighborhood, group, association, committee, club, congregation, school, class, team, military unit, etc.<\/p>\n

Or, the notary and the signer may use the same advisor<\/strong>, such as an attorney, accountant, financial advisor, insurance agent, real estate agent, consultant, etc.\u00a0 The advisor might serve as a credible witness if the advisor is impartial to the transaction.<\/p>\n

Using a photo ID is the preferred method<\/strong> of identification.\u00a0 If the signer does not have a photo ID, he\/she should apply<\/strong> to get a photo ID from the state or federal government.\u00a0 Notaries should be cautious when using a credible witness.<\/p>\n

Update<\/strong><\/span>: the procedure for using a credible witness changed on July 1, 2018, when Colorado RULONA notary law became effective. See the new procedure at Affidavit of Identity by Credible Witness<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Visit our website for Colorado Springs Mobile Notary<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0services or Colorado Notary Training<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>classes.<\/p>\n

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Credible Witness In Colorado, a notary must receive satisfactory evidence of identification of the signer before the notary can sign a notarial certificate on a document.\u00a0 A credible witness may be used. 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