Montana notary public
Exam requiredWhat it takes to become a notary public in Montana, from the state's official commissioning authority.
- Written exam
- Exam required
- Administered by
- Montana Secretary of State (online Notary Portal exam)
- Commission term
- 4 years
- Surety bond
- $25,000 surety bond or functional equivalent, for the 4-year term
- Notes
- New and renewing applicants must complete at least 4 hours of approved training and pass the Montana Notary Exam before applying; 3 failed attempts requires a 3-month wait before retrying. This is one of the few states requiring both mandatory training and an exam.
Some Montana details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commissioning authority before you rely on them.
Preparing to be a Montana notary
Montana requires a written exam, and PrepTempo's Notary course covers the notarial concepts it tests — notarial acts, identifying signers, journals and seals, and unauthorized practice of law. Study your Montana statute on top of the core.
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Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Montana commissioning authority. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state authority or the National Notary Association.