How Do You Become An Online Notary In Montana?

As of Oct 1, 2019, Montana Notaries have been able to register to perform remote online notarizations (RONs). If you want to become a remote online Notary in MT, follow the steps below.

1. Have an existing commission as a traditional Notary Public.
2. Sign up with at least one state-approved RON technology provider.
3. Complete the Montana state-required training course and exam.
4. Submit your Notary Public Information Update and course and exam completion proof through the online portal.

Once you’re authorized to perform RON in Montana and approved and familiar with your platform, you can start performing Remote Online Notarizations. Be sure to stay up to date as Online Notarization laws are changing quickly!

How to Become a Traditional Notary in Montana (Get your Notary Commission)

To become a Notary Public in Montana, you need to complete the following:

1. Make sure you meet all of your state’s requirements (see below).
2. Complete four hours of Notary training approved by the Montana Secretary of State. You will get a certificate of completion that is available to download after each course.
3. Take and pass the Montana Notary Exam online. An exam certificate will be available to download.
4. Obtain a $25,000 surety bond.
5. Take your bond form to a Notary to administer your oath of office and notarize your signature. Make sure your name and signature on the bond and application are an exact match.
6. Complete your Montana Notary Public Online Application through the Secretary of State’s Online Notary Portal.
7. You’ll need to upload your training certificates of completion, exam certificate and notarized surety bond form with your oath of office as well as payment for the non-refundable $25 filing fee.
8. Receive approval via email and download your commission certificate online.
9. Obtain your Notary seal and journal (make sure your seal name matches your commission)

Once you have your bond, seal, journal and commission you are ready to start performing notarial acts as a commissioned notary in Montana.

What are the requirements to become a Notary in Montana?

In order to become a Notary in Montana, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a resident of Montana or employed by an employer in the state of Montana.
2. Be 18 years or older and have a valid government-issued photo ID.
3. Complete four hours of Notary training approved by the Secretary of State or commission for continuing legal education.
4. A certificate of completion will be available to download after each course.
5. Take and pass the Montana Notary Exam online.
6. An exam certificate will be available to download.
7. Have a $25,000 surety bond with your name and signature on it.
8. Make sure your name, and signature are an exact match.
9. Not have any felonies based in dishonesty or deceit.

Are Online Notaries Legal in Montana?

Yes, passed in October of 2019, Montana House Bill 370 lets properly commissioned notaries in Montana perform notarizations online. Montana notaries are required to take 4 hours of online notarization classes and they also most successfully pass their state exam. In addition to having their traditional notary commission, Montana’s online notaries must complete the state RON training course. They are also required to take an exam in order to obtain their online notary commission with the Secretary Of State.

What to Expect as a Notary?

As in other professions, the amount of work an online notary receives can vary widely. Generally the busiest time is tax season, when documents such as tax returns need to be signed and notarized. However, there is also a steady demand throughout the year from businesses and individuals in need of authentication services. There are many businesses that need consistent notarizations. Did we mention there are over 1.25 billion notarizations performed annually?

It is important to remember that when working as an online notary, you are responsible for adhering to the regulations set forth by the state. This includes making sure documents are properly notarized and witnessed. Always ensure documents contain all of the necessary information. The most successful online notaries spend some time doing their own client acquisition and sales funneling, especially those that are doing it online.

How Much Can You Expect To Make as a Notary in Montana?

When you create an account with Blue Notary to get started, you can expect to earn around $22 for online notarizations off the start. As you gain more experience and have notarized more documents, you will be able to earn even more by taking on loan signing packages and invoicing clients outside of BlueNotary. You will be able to earn a very decent income – all from the comfort of your home office.

By “Invoicing Your Clients Outside of BlueNotary” at a cost of just $3 per notarization, you can charge your customers whatever you like and profit from the in between. This makes your earnings very flexible depending on your ability to build a network.

Should You Consider Becoming An Online Notary In Montana?

Becoming an Online Notary in Montana is an easy way to offer convenient services and secure services to clients from wherever you may be. Online Notaries offer faster end to end completion! Save clients and yourself time.

How do I Start Notarizing Online in Montana?

A great place to start is the BlueNotary Notary Mastermind Group. There you will find advice from other Montana notaries who’ve been through the process and can answer help answer your questions.

Becoming an online notary can be a great way to supplement your income and make a positive impact on the community. As an online notary, you get to decide which platform to use for finding clients.

BlueNotary is the best option for super simple onboarding and the independent notary looking to grow their own business. We even have training videos and a signing simulator to get you comfortable with the process.

Register and get started here: Sign Up.