MT Notary Laws and Regulations 3

Question 1

Under Montana's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, which of the following is an acceptable method of identifying a signer?

Accepted Answer

A current passport issued by a foreign government with the signer's photograph and signature

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An expired driver's license from any state

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A birth certificate

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A Costco membership card with a photo

Question 2

May a Montana notary use a credible witness to identify a signer who lacks identification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the witness is personally known to the notary or presents valid ID and verifies the signer's identity on oath

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No, credible witnesses are never permitted in Montana

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Yes, but only two witnesses who are relatives of the signer

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Yes, but the witness must be an attorney

Question 3

What must a Montana notary do with their journal when their commission expires and is not renewed?

Accepted Answer

Retain it for 10 years after the last notarial act recorded in it

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Destroy it immediately

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Mail it to the Governor's office

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Give it to their employer

Question 4

Which of the following notarial acts is a Montana notary NOT authorized to perform?

Accepted Answer

Certifying a translation as accurate

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Taking an acknowledgment

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Administering an oath or affirmation

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Certifying a copy of a record

Question 5

A Montana notary moves to Wyoming but continues to work daily at a business in Montana. Can they keep their Montana commission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Montana allows residents of adjoining states who work in Montana to hold a commission

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No, only Montana residents may be notaries

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Yes, but only for 30 days after moving

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No, unless they own property in Montana

Question 6

What information is a Montana notary required to record for each notarial act in their journal?

Accepted Answer

Date and time of the act, type of act, description of the record, signer's name and address, and method of identification

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Only the signer's name and the date

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The full text of the document notarized

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The signer's Social Security number and fingerprint

Question 7

If a Montana notary's stamp is lost or stolen, what must the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State promptly upon discovering the loss or theft

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Simply order a new stamp with no notification

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File a report with the FBI

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Suspend all notarizations for one year