Notary Commission and Qualifications Flashcards

A Montana notary moves from Billings to Missoula. What must she do regarding her commission?

Answer: Notify the Secretary of State of her change of address within 30 days

Notaries must notify the Secretary of State of a change of address within 30 days.

A Montana notary's authority to perform notarial acts extends to:

Answer: Anywhere within the state of Montana

A Montana notary has statewide jurisdiction and may notarize anywhere within Montana's borders.

If a Montana notary's application contains a material false statement, the Secretary of State may:

Answer: Deny the application or revoke the commission

Fraud or material misstatement in an application is grounds for denial or revocation.

Dave's employer paid for his notary commission and bond. When Dave quits his job, who keeps the commission?

Answer: Dave, because the commission belongs to the individual notary

A notary commission is issued to the individual and remains theirs regardless of who paid the costs.

A notary whose Montana commission was revoked last year applies again. The Secretary of State will most likely:

Answer: Deny the application based on the prior revocation

A prior revocation is a statutory ground for denying a new commission.

What happens if a Montana notary continues performing notarizations after the commission has expired?

Answer: The notary is acting without authority and may face penalties

Performing notarial acts with an expired commission is unauthorized and can result in penalties.

Which of the following is a qualification requirement unique to applicants renewing an existing Montana commission?

Answer: They must still meet all eligibility requirements and pass the required exam

Renewal applicants must meet the same eligibility standards, including examination, bond, and oath.