MT NOTARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
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What are four elements of a notarial certificate? answer >>the notary's
seal/stamp
the notary's signature
the statement of particulars
the venue
A MT notary may perform in-person acknowledgements, jurist and witness
signatures on tangible records... answer >>in MT, North Dakota, Wyoming
If the notarial certificate reads "this record was signed and sworn before me on
Oct 1 2022 by John Smith," to properly preform the notarial act, the notary
must... answer >>Administer an oath and watch Mr. Smith sign the record
What should a notary do every time after completing a notarial Certificate
answer >>carefully proofread the certificate to assure there are no errors or
omissions
What is Rule #1 for Mt notary’s public? answer >>the person who is signing the
document must personally appear to the notary at the time of the notarization
every single time.
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A notary should determine which of the following before notarizing a document
answer >>the signer's competency to sign the document
the signer's willingness to sign the document
What can a notary use to determine if a signer who is acting in a representative
capacity has the authority to sign a document? answer >>The document itself, if
it indicates the name and title of the person appearing to the notary
Personal knowledge that the person appearing to the notary has the authority to
sign on behalf of the named principal
an original or certified copy of another document, such as a power of attorney
that grants the designated authority
What are the steps that a notary must take to apply for a new commission or
renew a current commission answer >>pass the MT notary exam?
use the secretary of state’s online filing system to submit your application
determine if the notary meets the eligibility requirements to hold a MT notary
commission
complete required approved training
Obtain a notary surety bond