Everything You Need in One Place
Prepare to become a Montana Notary Public with our State-Approved online training course. This comprehensive program equips you with the critical knowledge and practical skills needed to perform notarial acts properly and serve the Montana community with professionalism and confidence.
Your Montana commissioning path
Steps to Become a Notary Public in Montana
- Step 1
Take the NPA Montana State-Approved Notary Course
Complete the required Montana notary training and download your Certificate of Completion. Montana requires approved education before you submit your application.
- Step 2
Pass the Montana Notary Exam
Take and pass the required Montana notary exam, then save your exam certificate. You’ll need it when you file your application.
- Step 3
Obtain Your $25,000 Surety Bond
Purchase a Montana notary surety bond on the required form and complete the included statement and oath of office before another notary.
- Step 4
Submit Your Online Application and Fee
Apply through the Montana Secretary of State’s online portal, upload your training certificate, exam certificate, and bond, and pay the $25 filing fee.
- Step 5
Receive Your Commission and Get Your Supplies
Once approved, obtain a compliant Montana notary stamp and notary journal before performing notarial acts.
Fully Online & State Approved
Our comprehensive Montana State-Approved Notary Training Course is delivered 100% online, so you can complete it at your own pace, on your own schedule.
This course covers the essential laws, duties, procedures, and practical guidance you need to confidently perform notarial acts in Montana and satisfy the state’s required education for new and renewing notary applicants.
Montana Certificate of Completion
The Montana Notary Public Certificate of Completion confirms you’ve successfully completed state-approved notary training and are prepared to perform notarial acts with confidence and professionalism.
This certificate is an important step in your commissioning process and serves as proof that you’ve met Montana’s notary education requirement as you apply to become a Montana Notary Public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Montana course questions and answers
Yes. Montana requires both new and renewing notary applicants to complete at least 4 hours of approved notary education and take and pass the Montana Notary Examination before applying.
This training is for both new applicants and renewing notaries. The Montana Secretary of State’s approved education process applies to each group, with renewing notaries completing the required education before renewal and new notaries completing training within 12 months of submitting their application.
Yes. Montana requires applicants to pass the Montana Notary Exam. The exam must be passed no more than six months before you submit your application, and a score of 80% is considered passing. If an applicant does not pass after three attempts, there is a three-month waiting period before trying again.
Yes. After completing the training course, you receive a State Approved Notary Public Association Certificate of Completion. Montana instructs applicants to save an electronic copy because it must be uploaded with the online notary application.
No. Completing the course is only one step. To become a Montana notary, you must also pass the exam, obtain a $25,000 surety bond, file your application through the Secretary of State’s online portal, pay the $25 application fee, and receive your commission. After you are commissioned, you must obtain an official seal/stamp, and Montana also requires a journal as part of a notary’s tools of the trade.