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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2020-00167
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2020-00167 |
| Type of Filing |
Emergency |
| Department |
1505 Department of State |
| Agency |
1505 Secretary of State |
| CCR Number |
8 CCR 1505-11 |
| CCR Title |
NOTARY PROGRAM RULES |
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Proposed rule
| Rule |
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| Additional Information |
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| Statutory Authority |
Sections 24-21-527(1)(a), (c), and (e), C.R.S., (2019) |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
On March 10, 2020, the Colorado Governor declared a disaster emergency due to the COVID-19 contagion. On March 28, 2020, the Colorado Governor issued Executive Order D 2020 019, suspending the requirement for personal appearance before a notary officer as set forth in Section 24-21-506, C.R.S. Accordingly, the Colorado Secretary of State adopts New Rule 5 concerning Remote Notarization. Adoption of these rules on a temporary basis is necessary to authorize and establish minimum standards for remote notarizations, while the personal appearance requirement of RULONA is temporarily suspended due to health and safety precautions. The rules are effective immediately. Please see the attached notice of temporary adoption that includes statements of basis and justification. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2020-00167.pdf
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| Comments |
On March 10, 2020, the Colorado Governor declared a disaster emergency due to the COVID-19 contagion. On March 28, 2020, the Colorado Governor issued Executive Order D 2020 019, suspending the requirement for personal appearance before a notary officer as set forth in Section 24-21-506, C.R.S. Accordingly, the Colorado Secretary of State adopts New Rule 5 concerning Remote Notarization. Adoption of these rules on a temporary basis is necessary to authorize and establish minimum standards for remote notarizations, while the personal appearance requirement of RULONA is temporarily suspended due to health and safety precautions. The rules are effective immediately. Please see the attached notice of temporary adoption that includes statements of basis and justification. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Contact Name |
Andrea Gyger |
| Contact Title |
Dept. Rulemaking Program Manager |
| Contact Telephone |
303-894-2200 x6329 |
| Contact email |
sos.rulemaking@sos.state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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