Notary Commission and Qualifications Flashcards
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What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Montana notary commission?
Answer: 18 years old
Montana law requires notary applicants to be at least 18 years of age.
How long is the term of a Montana notary public commission?
Answer: 4 years
A Montana notary commission is issued for a term of four years.
Which state official issues notary public commissions in Montana?
Answer: The Secretary of State
The Montana Secretary of State commissions and regulates notaries public.
An applicant for a Montana notary commission who lives in Wyoming may qualify if he or she:
Answer: Is employed or maintains a place of business in Montana
Non-residents may be commissioned if they have a place of employment or practice in Montana, or reside in a state bordering Montana with such a connection.
What is the required amount of the surety bond a Montana notary must obtain?
Answer: $25,000
Montana requires notaries to file a $25,000 surety bond covering the commission term.
Before receiving a commission, a Montana notary applicant must pass an examination that covers:
Answer: Montana notary laws, rules, and procedures
Applicants must pass an exam on Montana statutes, rules, and ethics governing notaries.
Which of the following would disqualify an applicant from receiving a Montana notary commission?
Answer: Having a prior notary commission revoked for misconduct
A prior revocation or disciplinary action against a notary commission is grounds for denial.