How to Become a Notary Public in Montana

How to Become a Notary in Montana

Ready to serve your state and protect the integrity of documents? Here's how to become a Montana Notary Public in 2025.

📋 Montana Notary Process

1. Complete 4 hours of approved Notary education

2. Pass the Montana Notary Exam (50 questions, 80% to pass)

3. Purchase a $25,000 surety bond

4. Take your oath of office before another Notary

5. Apply online through the Secretary of State’s Notary Portal

6. Upload training certificates, exam certificate, and bond

7. Pay the $25 application fee

8. Download your commission certificate

9. Buy your Notary seal and journal

10. Optional: Get E&O insurance for added protection

💰 Cost Breakdown

Item Estimated Cost

Application Fee $25

Surety Bond ($25,000) Varies by vendor

Notary Seal $20–$40

Notary Journal $20–$50

Total Estimate $65–$115+

⏱️ Timeframe

Plan for about 30 days to complete all steps from education to commission approval.

🧾 Montana Notary Eligibility

• At least 18 years old

• U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident

• Read and write English

• Resident, employee, or licensed business in MT

• Free from disqualifying offenses

📚 Required Training & Exam

• 4 hours of state-approved Notary training

• Online exam (50 questions, 3 attempts)

• Must score 80% or higher

🧰 Notary Supplies

• Ink Stamp (black/blue) with required Montana info

• Tamper-evident journal (paper or digital)

• Optional but recommended: E&O Insurance

📝 Where & Who You Can Notarize For

• Anywhere in Montana, as well as in ND and WY (following MT laws)

• Anyone, including family, unless you're directly involved in the transaction

💵 Notarial Fees

• $10 per act

• Extra fee for electronic or remote notarization

• Travel fees allowed using IRS mileage rates

🔁 Renewing Your Commission

• Complete 4 hours of CE in final year, or

• 2 hours each in the previous 3 years

• Renew online starting 30 days before expiration

🌐 Remote Online Notarization (RON)

As of October 1, 2019, MT Notaries can perform remote online notarizations. Complete RON registration after receiving your traditional commission.

🚀 Ready to Begin Your Montana Notary Career?

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