MT Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 5

Question 1

A Montana notary performing a remote online notarization must do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Create and retain an audio-visual recording of the notarial act

Answer

Remote notarizations require an audio-visual recording of the performance of the act, retained for the statutory period.

Question 2

During a remote notarization for a Montana notary, where must the notary be located?

Accepted Answer

Physically within the state of Montana

Answer

The commissioned Montana notary must be physically located in Montana when performing the notarial act, though the remote signer may be elsewhere.

Question 3

A signer at a hospital appears heavily medicated and confused. The paperwork is urgent. What should the Montana notary do?

Accepted Answer

Decline the notarization because the signer's awareness and willingness cannot be confirmed

Answer

If a signer cannot demonstrate awareness of the document and its consequences, the notary must refuse regardless of urgency.

Question 4

A Montana notary is asked to notarize for a signer who speaks only a language the notary does not understand, using a translator. What is the best practice?

Accepted Answer

Decline unless the notary can communicate directly with the signer, since a translator's accuracy cannot be verified

Answer

Direct communication between notary and signer is required to confirm identity, willingness, and awareness, which an intermediary cannot guarantee.

Question 5

Which act is a Montana notary authorized to perform?

Accepted Answer

Administering an oath of office or oath for an affidavit

Answer

Notaries may administer oaths and affirmations, but document preparation and legal representation would be the unauthorized practice of law.

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

MT Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 5