MT Notary Fees and Compensation

Question 1

Under Montana law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5

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$10

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$15

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$25

Question 2

A Montana notary charges $10 for a single acknowledgment. Which statement best describes this action?

Accepted Answer

It violates Montana's maximum fee statute

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It is permitted if the signer agrees in writing

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It is allowed because fees are unregulated

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It is acceptable for complex documents only

Question 3

A Montana notary who is a state government employee performs a notarization for a member of the public during work hours. What is the typical rule regarding fees in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The notary may not charge a personal fee while acting in their official government capacity

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The notary may charge up to $5 as usual

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The notary must charge a fee or the act is invalid

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The employer's consent is required but a fee may still be charged

Question 4

Which Montana statute primarily governs the fees a notary public may charge?

Accepted Answer

MCA §1-5-420

Answer

MCA §1-5-601

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MCA §30-18-101

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MCA §72-1-102

Question 5

A Montana notary notarizes five signatures on separate documents in a single appointment. What is the maximum total fee the notary may legally charge?

Accepted Answer

$25

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$5

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$50

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$15

Question 6

Under Montana law, is a notary required to charge a fee for every notarial act performed?

Accepted Answer

No, a notary may perform acts for free at their discretion

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Yes, charging a fee is mandatory for every act

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Yes, but only when the signer is not a family member

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No, but they must document any fee waiver in the journal

Question 7

A Montana notary charges a travel fee in addition to the $5 notarial fee for driving to a signer's home. Which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A reasonable travel fee is permissible as a separate charge from the notarial fee

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No additional fees of any kind are allowed beyond $5 total

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Travel fees are capped at $5, making the combined maximum $10

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Travel fees require prior written approval from the Secretary of State