MT Notary - Montana Notary Performing Notarial Acts Questions and Answers

Question 1

A signer brings you a document that has already been signed. The notarial certificate is for an acknowledgment. Which of the following is the correct action for the notary to take?

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Require the signer to personally appear, identify them, and have them acknowledge that they willingly signed the document.

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Refuse the notarization because the document was not signed in your presence.

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Have the signer cross out the original signature and re-sign the document in your presence.

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Notarize the document after comparing the signature on the document to a signature on file.

Question 2

According to Montana law, which of the following is a required element in a notary's journal entry for every notarial act, unless specifically exempted?

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The signature and address of each person for whom the act is performed.

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The signer's social security number for identity verification.

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A photocopy of the document being notarized.

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The fee charged for the notarial service.

Question 3

A Montana notary is asked to certify a copy of a birth certificate. What should the notary do?

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Both refuse the request and direct the signer to the appropriate official custodian of the record.

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Make a photocopy, complete a copy certification notarial certificate, and affix their seal.

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Refuse the request because notaries are prohibited from certifying copies of public records like birth certificates.

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Direct the signer to the County Clerk and Recorder to obtain an official certified copy.

Question 4

In performing a jurat (verification upon oath or affirmation), a Montana notary must perform all of the following actions EXCEPT:

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Verify the contents of the document for accuracy.

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Require the personal appearance of the signer.

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Administer an oath or affirmation to the signer.

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Watch the signer sign the document.

Question 5

A person signs a document in a representative capacity as the president of a corporation. The notarial certificate for an acknowledgment must include which of the following details?

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The name of the person signing, their capacity (e.g., President), and the name of the corporation.

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The corporation's tax identification number.

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The date the corporation was formed.

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A statement from the notary confirming the person has the authority to sign for the corporation.

Question 6

Which of the following components is known as the 'venue' in a notarial certificate?

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The state and county where the notarization takes place.

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The notary's commission expiration date.

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The signature of the person whose document is being notarized.

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The title of the document being notarized.