MT Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 2

Question 1

Under Montana law, what must a notary do before taking an acknowledgment from a signer?

Accepted Answer

Verify the signer's identity and confirm the signature is willingly made

Answer

For an acknowledgment, the notary must identify the signer and confirm the person acknowledges signing the record willingly for its stated purpose.

Question 2

A signer appears before a Montana notary to execute a verification on oath (jurat). What is the notary required to administer?

Accepted Answer

An oath or affirmation that the statement is true

Answer

A verification on oath or affirmation requires the notary to administer an oath or affirmation attesting to the truthfulness of the record's contents.

Question 3

Which of the following is a valid form of identification for satisfactory evidence of identity in Montana?

Accepted Answer

An unexpired passport or state driver's license

Answer

Montana accepts current government-issued identification such as a passport or driver's license containing a photograph and signature.

Question 4

In Montana, a credible witness used to identify a signer must be someone who:

Accepted Answer

Personally knows the signer and is personally known to the notary or presents valid ID

Answer

A credible witness must personally know the signer and either be personally known to the notary or identified by satisfactory identification.

Question 5

What must a Montana notary do when signing a document as a witness to a signature?

Accepted Answer

Verify the signer's identity and watch the individual sign the record

Answer

Witnessing a signature requires the notary to identify the signer and personally observe the act of signing.

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

MT Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 2