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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The official signature of a notary public must:
(a) be filed with the secretary of state on a form prescribed by the secretary of state;
(b) be reasonably similar to the official signature on file with the secretary of state;
(c) if executed on a tangible record, be in blue or black ink;
(d) if executed on an electronic record, be an electronic image of the official signature submitted to the secretary of state; and
(e) be affixed to all tangible and electronic records.
(2) The official stamp of a notary public must:
(a) include the notary public's name, title, city of residence, commission expiration date, or other information required by the secretary of state;
(b) if a physical image, be in blue or black ink in a format prescribed by the secretary of state and capable of being copied together with the record to which the official stamp is affixed or attached or with which the official stamp is logically associated;
(c) if an electronic image, be the same format, color, content, and approximate size as the tangible official stamp and capable of being copied together with the record to which the official stamp is affixed or attached or with which the official stamp is logically associated.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 1. General Laws and Definitions § 1-5-616. Official signature and stamp - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-1-general-laws-and-definitions/mt-st-1-5-616/
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