Chapter 5 of 520% of exam
Prohibited Acts, Fees, and Liability
The limits that keep a Montana notary impartial and lawful: fee caps, disqualifying conflicts of interest, the ban on the unauthorized practice of law, and the consequences of misconduct.
Maximum fees
Montana caps notarial fees so the public is not overcharged for a public service.
Conflicts and prohibited acts
Impartiality is the core of the office; certain acts are always off-limits.
Unauthorized practice of law
A non-attorney notary must stay clear of legal advice, especially where language barriers create risk of exploitation.
Liability and discipline
Misconduct carries real consequences that the bond does not erase.