MT Notary Laws and Regulations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

$10

Answer

Montana law caps the fee for a notarial act at $10, though notaries may charge less or nothing at all.

Question 2

How long is the term of a Montana notary public commission?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

A Montana notary commission is valid for four years from the date of issuance.

Question 3

Which Montana statute title primarily governs notaries public?

Accepted Answer

Title 1, Chapter 5 (Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts)

Answer

Montana adopted the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, codified in Title 1, Chapter 5 of the Montana Code Annotated.

Question 4

A Montana notary is asked to notarize a document for their spouse who will receive a direct financial benefit from the transaction. What must the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization due to a disqualifying interest

Answer

Montana law disqualifies a notary from acting when the notary or the notary's spouse is a party to or has a direct beneficial interest in the transaction.

Question 5

What is the minimum amount of the surety bond required for a Montana notary public?

Accepted Answer

$25,000

Answer

Montana requires notaries to obtain and maintain a $25,000 surety bond for the term of their commission.

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

MT Notary Laws and Regulations 2