MT Notary Performing Notarial Acts 3

Question 1

Which of the following signers satisfies Montana's personal appearance requirement for a traditional (non-remote) notarization?

Accepted Answer

A signer standing in front of the notary at the time of notarization

Answer

Traditional notarization requires the signer's physical presence before the notary at the time of the act.

Question 2

A Montana notary may identify a signer she does not personally know by:

Accepted Answer

A current government-issued ID with photograph and signature, or the oath of a credible witness

Answer

Satisfactory evidence of identity means a current government-issued ID or verification by a credible witness under oath.

Question 3

A signer presents a document in a language the notary cannot read, but the notarial certificate is in English. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

She may proceed if she can communicate directly with the signer and the certificate is in English

Answer

A notary notarizes signatures, not content, so a foreign-language document may be notarized if the certificate is in English and direct communication is possible.

Question 4

While performing an acknowledgment, the notary suspects the elderly signer does not understand the document and is being pressured by a relative. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization

Answer

A notary must refuse if the signer does not appear to act knowingly, voluntarily, and with awareness.

Question 5

What is the key difference between an acknowledgment and a verification on oath (jurat)?

Accepted Answer

An acknowledgment confirms the signature is the signer's voluntary act; a jurat adds a sworn statement that the contents are true

Answer

An acknowledgment attests to a voluntary signature, while a jurat also involves swearing to the truth of the document's contents.

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

MT Notary Performing Notarial Acts 3