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Notary Training Schedule
2008-2009
This seminar has been approved for 3.5 CLE credits for legal professionals by the State Bar of Montana.
There is no fee associated with this seminar, but class size is limited. All attendees must be pre-registered. For more information call (406) 444-5379 or email lhamm@mt.gov.
2008 Schedule
December 11, 2008
Helena
1 – 5 pm
Montana State Library
1515 E 6th Avenue
Grizzly Room
2009 Schedule
Exact Dates and Locations TBD
January – No Class Scheduled
February – Kalispell
March – Bozeman
April – Great Falls
May – Helena
June – Missoula
July – Billings
August – Butte
September – Shelby
October – Lewistown, Miles City, Livingston
November – Helena
December – No Class Scheduled
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What Is a
Notary Public?
A notary public is a public official commissioned by the
Secretary of State to administer oaths and affirmations, witness signatures, and
perform other duties as permitted by state law. Notaries are most commonly
called upon to act as the official, unbiased witness to the identity and signature of the person who comes before the notary for a specific purpose.
Although notaries are public officials, most work in
private industry. Often, one or more employees of large institutions that
process a lot of paperwork (such as banks, insurance companies, real estate
brokers, and large law offices) are notaries public. Also, many people who work
at courthouses are notaries.
To be a notary in Montana, you must:
- Be a
resident of Montana for at least one year preceding your appointment.
- Continue
to live in Montana for the duration of your appointment.
- Be
at least 18 years old.
- Not
be a convicted felon.
- Never have had a notary commission revoked or terminated in this or any
other state.
The term of office of a notary public is four years. A
notary has jurisdiction to perform his or her official duties in every county in
Montana, not just the county in which he or she lives. In some cases, a Montana
notary public may perform a notarial act in an adjoining state, if the state
recognizes his or her authority.
A notary must constantly be aware that every notarial act
he or she performs affects the legal rights of others. Carelessness or
negligence on the part of the notary may injure another's rights and open the
notary to a legal action.
More information about notaries public is available from the Notary
Division of the Montana Secretary of
State's Office, (406) 444-5379, sosnotary@mt.gov.
Notary Training Schedule
What Is a Notary Public? | Powers of a Notary | How to Become a Notary
Ways to Notarize | Correct Certifications | Notary Fees | Resources
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