Montana Notary Final Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete ALL Questions And Correct Detailed
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Venue - (ANSWER)The state and county where the notarization was performed
What is the difference between an oath and an affirmation - (ANSWER)An oath is a sworn statement
that invokes a deity, an affirmation is a sworn statement made under penalty of perjury
What is a traditional notary? - (ANSWER)Involves a tangible document with wet signatures from notary
and signer, ink stamp impression and personal appearence
Who is in charge of keeping the notary journal? - (ANSWER)the notary
What are the six steps to performing a notary? - (ANSWER)1. Verify the signer is old enough to sign
2. Identify the signer
3. Determine capacity and williingness
4. Review the document to determine type of notarial act
5. Complete notarial certificate
6. complete journal entry
Does taking acknowledgement require witnessing the signature - (ANSWER)No
How many years must the notary journal be retained after the last act noted in the book? - (ANSWER)10
years
Acknowledgement - (ANSWER)Determine identity, have signer declare the signature is theirs and was
made knowingly and willingly for the purposes intended
Rep. Capacity Acknowledgement - (ANSWER)Determine signers identity, capacity that signer is acting in;
have signer declare signature is theirs and was made knowingly and willingly for the purposes intended
on behalf of the named person
Answers (Verified Answers) |Brand New Version!!
Venue - (ANSWER)The state and county where the notarization was performed
What is the difference between an oath and an affirmation - (ANSWER)An oath is a sworn statement
that invokes a deity, an affirmation is a sworn statement made under penalty of perjury
What is a traditional notary? - (ANSWER)Involves a tangible document with wet signatures from notary
and signer, ink stamp impression and personal appearence
Who is in charge of keeping the notary journal? - (ANSWER)the notary
What are the six steps to performing a notary? - (ANSWER)1. Verify the signer is old enough to sign
2. Identify the signer
3. Determine capacity and williingness
4. Review the document to determine type of notarial act
5. Complete notarial certificate
6. complete journal entry
Does taking acknowledgement require witnessing the signature - (ANSWER)No
How many years must the notary journal be retained after the last act noted in the book? - (ANSWER)10
years
Acknowledgement - (ANSWER)Determine identity, have signer declare the signature is theirs and was
made knowingly and willingly for the purposes intended
Rep. Capacity Acknowledgement - (ANSWER)Determine signers identity, capacity that signer is acting in;
have signer declare signature is theirs and was made knowingly and willingly for the purposes intended
on behalf of the named person
