MT Notary Document Handling and Verification 3

Question 1

A Montana notary notices the date on the document is three weeks in the future. What is the correct handling of the notarial certificate date?

Accepted Answer

The certificate must show the actual date the notarization is performed

Answer

The notarial certificate must always state the true date of the notarial act, regardless of the document's date.

Question 2

Which situation requires a Montana notary to refuse the notarization?

Accepted Answer

The signer appears confused and cannot explain what the document is

Answer

A notary must refuse when the signer does not appear to understand the transaction or act willingly.

Question 3

A signer physically cannot sign due to injury. How may a Montana notary proceed?

Accepted Answer

Another individual may sign the signer's name at the signer's direction and in the notary's presence

Answer

Montana law allows signature by proxy when directed by the disabled signer in the presence of the notary, with proper notation.

Question 4

What must a Montana notary verify before completing a jurat on an affidavit?

Accepted Answer

That the signer signed in the notary's presence and took an oath or affirmation

Answer

A jurat requires the signer to sign in the notary's presence and swear or affirm the contents are true.

Question 5

A remote online notarization is requested by a signer located outside Montana. What must the Montana notary confirm about the document?

Accepted Answer

That the record or transaction meets statutory requirements, such as relating to matters the notary may lawfully act on

Answer

For remotely located signers, Montana law imposes conditions on the transaction, such as involving property or matters connected to the United States or compliance with statutory criteria.

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

MT Notary Document Handling and Verification 3