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Montana Title 1. General Laws and Definitions § 1-5-622. Authority and requirements to refuse to perform notarial act

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A notarial officer shall refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that:

(a) the individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or

(b) the individual executing the record is signing knowingly or voluntarily.

(2) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by a law other than as provided in this part.

(3) A notary public shall refuse a request that would require the notary to:

(a) use an electronic notarization system or a communication technology that the notary does not know how to operate; or

(b) use an electronic notarization system or communication technology that does not meet the requirements of this part or standards adopted by rule.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 1. General Laws and Definitions § 1-5-622. Authority and requirements to refuse to perform notarial act - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-1-general-laws-and-definitions/mt-st-1-5-622/

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