What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Colorado?

Notarization is not required for a will to be valid in Colorado.C.R.S. § 15-11-502Verified Jul 15, 2026 However, notarization Makes the will self-proving, avoiding witness testimony at probate.

Yes. A will can be executed entirely remotely in Colorado — the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (C.R.S. §§ 15-11-1302(5)(b), 15-11-1303, 15-11-1305(1)(c)(II)). No witnesses are needed in the session.C.R.S. § 15-11-502Verified Jul 15, 2026

To execute a will in Colorado: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Sign remotely in a live video session with an online notary

Yes. Colorado has adopted the Uniform Probate Code, which validates a will under any of three tests: it complied with the law of the place of execution, the law of the testator's domicile when signed, or the law of the testator's domicile at death (UPC § 2-506). A will signed in another state is recognized in Colorado if any of those tests passes. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit — if the foreign will doesn't have one, witnesses may need to testify during probate. See the Colorado document portability tool for the full breakdown.