Chapter 3 of 518% of exam
Journal and Official Stamp
Montana's recordkeeping duties: the required journal of notarial acts and the rectangular official stamp, including what each must contain and how to safeguard them.
The journal of notarial acts
Montana requires the notary to chronicle every notarial act. A good journal is the notary's best defense if an act is later challenged.
The official stamp
Since October 2013 Montana notaries use a rectangular ink stamp that authenticates each act with specific required elements.
Safeguarding and loss
Because the stamp and journal can be tools of fraud, the law requires care and prompt reporting.