Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$25,000
Application Fee
$25
Issuing Authority
Secretary of State
Journal
Required
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
— Not authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
— Not authorized
Marriage Solemnization
Authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Montana authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- RULONA state (Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts adopted October 1, 2015; updated October 1, 2019 for RON)
- 4-year commission term
- $25,000 surety bond REQUIRED (typically $50-$70 for 4-year term)
- 4 hours approved education REQUIRED for all applicants after July 1, 2020
- Exam REQUIRED: 50 questions, 60 minutes, 80% to pass, 3 attempts (then 3-month wait); must take within 6 months of application
Regulatory Authority
Secretary of State
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