4. For attestation of a copy of a public document [Such as a passport, non-certified copy of a transcript or diploma, etc. CAUTION - Montana notaries cannot certify copies of documents issued by public entities unless they work in the office where the original document was produced or maintained. See page 7 of this handbook and be sure you understand the difference!]: (Have the person write this next sentence and then sign) This is a true and exact copy of (describe document) in my possession on (date). (Signed by the person) . State of Montana County of (Where you are performing the notarization) Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on (date) by (name of person signing document) . (SEAL) __________________________________ (Signature of Notary)      __________________________________ (Name - typed, stamped, or printed)        Notary Public for the State of Montana (Title)     Residing at (city where notary lives) My Commission Expires (Month / Day / Four digit Year) 1