MT Notary Notary Commission and Qualifications 2

Question 1

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Montana notary commission?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

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21 years old

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19 years old

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16 years old

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

4 years

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2 years

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6 years

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10 years

Question 3

Which state official issues notary public commissions in Montana?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State

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The Attorney General

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The Governor

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The Clerk of District Court

Question 4

An applicant for a Montana notary commission who lives in Wyoming may qualify if he or she:

Accepted Answer

Is employed or maintains a place of business in Montana

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Owns vacation property in Montana

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Has relatives residing in Montana

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Visits Montana at least once a month

Question 5

What is the required amount of the surety bond a Montana notary must obtain?

Accepted Answer

$25,000

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$10,000

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$5,000

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$50,000

Question 6

Before receiving a commission, a Montana notary applicant must pass an examination that covers:

Accepted Answer

Montana notary laws, rules, and procedures

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General state history and government

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Contract drafting and legal writing

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Federal court procedures

Question 7

Which of the following would disqualify an applicant from receiving a Montana notary commission?

Accepted Answer

Having a prior notary commission revoked for misconduct

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Being a naturalized citizen

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Working part-time

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Being over the age of 70