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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A notarial act may be performed in this state by:
(a) a notary public of this state;
(b) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of any court of this state; or
(c) any other individual authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.
(2) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
(3) A notarial officer may perform a notarial act authorized by this part or by a law of this state other than this part.
(4) The notarial acts of certifying or attesting a transcript of an affidavit or deposition and noting a protest of a negotiable instrument may be performed only by notarial officers who are knowledgeable of the applicable legal requirements.
(5) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (1) conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 1. General Laws and Definitions § 1-5-604. Notarial acts in this state--authority to perform notarial act - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-1-general-laws-and-definitions/mt-st-1-5-604/
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