Which statement about the notary's commission expiration is true?

The statement that notarizations must cease immediately upon expiration is correct because, in Colorado, a notary’s authorization to perform notarial acts is directly tied to the validity of their commission. Once the commission expires, the notary is no longer legally able to perform any notarial duties. This ensures a standard of integrity and accountability in notarial practices, as a valid commission implies the notary is still qualified and authorized to act in their role. Continuing to notarize past the expiration date poses risks of legal issues for both the notary and the individuals relying on their notarizations.

Options suggesting that notarization can continue either until a physical certificate is returned or if a renewal is filed misunderstand the immediate cessation required upon expiration. Meanwhile, the option about completing notarizations only if they were notarized in advance incorrectly implies a method of circumventing the expiration rule, which is not allowed.