This publication serves as a directory of Notaries Public in Colorado for the year 1997. It is part of a collection of state government publications aimed at providing permanent public access to information produced by Colorado state agencies. The Colorado State Publications Library (CoSPL), established in 1980, curates these documents, which include a wide array of reports and directories covering diverse topics relevant to the state's residents.

This publication is a government document intended for informational and reference purposes, specifically providing a directory of licensed notaries. As part of the Colorado State Publications Library's collection, it fulfills the mission of granting public access to state-generated information. The value of such a directory lies in its utility for verifying notary public status and for researchers interested in the administrative landscape of Colorado government during the specified period.