MT Notary Document Handling and Verification 2

Question 1

A signer presents a document with several blank spaces that are clearly meant to be filled in. What should a Montana notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize until the blanks are completed or lined through

Answer

Montana notaries may not notarize documents containing blank spaces intended to be completed, so the signer must fill or strike them first.

Question 2

Which form of identification is acceptable for a Montana notary to verify a signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

A current passport issued by the U.S. government

Answer

Montana law accepts current, unexpired government-issued identification bearing a photograph and signature, such as a passport.

Question 3

A signer has no acceptable ID. How can a Montana notary still verify the signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

Through the oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally known to the notary

Answer

A credible witness who personally knows both the notary (or presents ID) and the signer may verify identity under oath.

Question 4

When notarizing a multi-page document, what is the best practice for a Montana notary?

Accepted Answer

Confirm the certificate identifies the document and pages are complete before notarizing

Answer

The notary should verify the document is complete and the certificate is attached to or identifies the correct document.

Question 5

A document presented for notarization is written in a language the Montana notary cannot read. What is the proper action?

Accepted Answer

The notary may proceed if the notarial certificate itself is in a language the notary understands

Answer

A notary may notarize a foreign-language document as long as the notary can read and complete the certificate and communicate with the signer.

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