How to Become a Notary in Montana

Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

Yes

Exam Required

Yes

No

Background Check Required

Bond Requirement

Yes

Commission Term

4 years

Journal Required

Yes

Stamp Requirement

Yes

Last updated

August , 2025

Steps to Become a Notary in Montana

Education:

Montana requires all notary applicants to complete approved training and pass a notary exam.

Education Final:

Yes, must complete an approved training course.

Exam Final:

Yes, an exam is required

Background Check Final:

No background check is required

Bond:

All Montana notary applicants are required to maintain a four-year, $25,000 notary bond for the duration of their notary term. The notary application must be submitted within thirty days of the effective date of the surety bond. The notary bond protects the public from notary’s errors. If a member of the public files a claim against a notary’s bond, the bonding company is very likely to sue the notary to recoup the funds it paid on the notary’s behalf.

Bond Final:

Yes, a $25,000 bond is required

Applictation Final:

Yes, application and a fee required

Order Supplies Final:

Stamp Required

File Oath And Commission:

Integrated into the standardized surety bond form. Applicant signs this section (“Notary Public Statement of Qualifications and Oath of Office”) before a current notary, who notarizes it. Upload completed bond/oath with online application. No separate county recording needed; SOS handles centrally. Commission Certificate (downloadable) is official proof.

File Oath And Commission Final:

Yes, an Oath is required

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Montana Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

The Montana Secretary of State appoints Montana notaries public, processes all applications for appointment and reappointment, issues notary public commissions, and maintains records relating to notaries.

Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.