Montana Notary Public

When a Montana notary takes an acknowledgment, what is the signer confirming?

1. AThat the notary has read and approved the document's legal effect
2. BThat the document has been recorded with the county clerk
3. CThat the signer is the person named in the document and signed it voluntarily for its stated purposeCorrect
4. DThat every statement in the document is true and correct

Why: In an acknowledgment the signer appears before the notary, is identified, and acknowledges that they signed the document freely for the purpose it states. The notary certifies identity and voluntary execution, not the truthfulness of the contents (that is a jurat) and never the document's legal effect.MCA Title 1, ch. 5 (Montana RULONA); Montana Notary Public Handbook

How long is a Montana notary public commission valid?

1. A4 yearsCorrect
2. B10 years
3. C2 years
4. D7 years

Why: A Montana notary commission runs for four years. It is not renewed automatically; the notary must reapply, meet the qualifications, and pass the required exam before the term ends to continue serving.MCA 1-5-619 (qualifications, commission, renewals)