Need a document notarized in Colorado Springs? You may be able to choose between a remote online notary appointment and an in-person mobile notary appointment.
The better starting point depends on the document, the receiving organization’s requirements, the signer’s location, available technology, required participants, and whether an in-person meeting is preferred or required.
What is the quick answer?
Choose a remote online appointment when the document is eligible for electronic notarization, the receiving organization accepts the completed format, and the signer can complete identity verification and a live audio-video session.
Choose mobile service when an in-person appointment is preferred or required, the signer is using a paper document, online identity verification is not practical, or the participants need to meet at one confirmed Colorado Springs location.
| Consideration | Remote online notary | Mobile notary |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting format | Live online appointment | In-person meeting |
| Standard price | $25 for one signer and one eligible electronic document | $15 notarial fee plus travel starting at $35 |
| Example starting total | $25 | $50 |
| Technology | Internet-connected device, camera, microphone, and identity verification | No live-video platform required |
| Document format | Eligible electronic document | Commonly used with paper documents |
| Location | Notary remains in Colorado; signer-location rules apply | Confirmed public location in Colorado Springs or an approved surrounding area |
| Before booking | Confirm eligibility and receiving-party acceptance | Confirm location, travel fee, and availability |
How does a remote online notary appointment work?
A remote online notarization uses real-time audio-video technology instead of placing the signer and notary in the same room. Barrett Remote Notary LLC uses Proof for scheduled online appointments.
A standard $25 Remote Online Notary Appointment includes one signer and one eligible electronic document. The signer completes identity verification, joins through the specific Proof invitation, and signs when instructed during the live session.
The Colorado notary must be physically located in Colorado. A signer may be located elsewhere when the applicable Colorado requirements, document requirements, platform requirements, and receiving-party requirements are satisfied. International requests require review before purchase. The Colorado Secretary of State’s remote-notary FAQ explains the current state requirements.
How does a mobile notary appointment work?
A mobile appointment is completed face to face at a mutually agreed public location.
Barrett Remote Notary LLC’s Mobile Notary Service is $15 for one eligible document. A separate travel fee starts at $35, creating an example central Colorado Springs total starting at $50.
The appointment is not confirmed until the location, time, service details, applicable travel fee, and availability have been finalized.
Mobile service may be a useful starting point when:
- The signer prefers an in-person appointment
- The document will remain in paper form
- The receiving organization requires or prefers an in-person notarization
- The signer cannot comfortably complete online identity verification
- Internet, camera, or microphone access is unreliable
- Multiple participants need to meet locally
Is electronic notarization the same as remote notarization?
No. An electronic notarization uses an electronic document and electronic signatures, but the signer and notary may still be physically together.
A remote online notarization uses an electronic document and real-time audio-video communication while the signer and notary are in different locations.
Five questions to ask before choosing
1. Will the receiving organization accept remote notarization?
Ask the court, agency, lender, school, business, attorney, or other receiving organization when acceptance is uncertain.
2. Is the document complete and unsigned?
Bring or upload the complete document, but keep it unsigned unless specifically instructed otherwise.
3. Are witnesses required?
The signer is responsible for confirming and arranging any required witnesses before the appointment. A notary cannot decide whether a document requires witnesses.
4. Can the signer complete the technology requirements?
For a remote appointment, the signer needs reliable internet, a compatible device, a working camera and microphone, valid identification, and the ability to complete the required identity-verification process.
5. Is a particular date or location essential?
If timing is critical, contact Barrett Remote Notary before purchasing. Same-day, evening, weekend, and mobile availability must be confirmed.
What should I prepare?
For either appointment type, prepare:
- A complete document kept unsigned unless instructed otherwise
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- All required signers
- Any required witnesses
- Instructions supplied by the receiving organization
- Confirmation that the intended notarization format will be accepted
For remote service, also prepare the required device and technology. Review How to Join Your Online Notary Appointment.
For mobile service, confirm the public meeting location and purchase both the notarial service and applicable travel fee.
Frequently asked questions
Can every document be notarized online?
No. Document, signer, identity, technology, location, and receiving-party requirements apply.
Does the remote signer have to be in Colorado?
Not necessarily. The Colorado notary must remain physically in Colorado. Signers outside Colorado may qualify when all applicable requirements are satisfied.
How much does each option cost?
A standard remote appointment is $25. Mobile service is $15 plus a separate travel fee starting at $35, for an example starting total of $50.
Can the notary tell me which document or notarial act I need?
No. A notary may explain available appointment formats and preparation requirements but cannot select, prepare, complete, or interpret a legal document or provide legal advice.
Compare your options
Review the complete Services & Pricing page, book the $25 online appointment, or ask a general appointment question before purchasing.
Barrett Remote Notary LLC is a Colorado commissioned and approved Remote Online Notary and carries $50,000 in Errors & Omissions insurance.
This article provides general appointment information, not legal advice. Document eligibility, identity verification, witness requirements, signer location, platform requirements, receiving-party acceptance, scheduling, and availability apply.