The Montana Secretary of State’s Office offers live notary seminars throughout the state. The BASIC CLASS has been approved for 3.5 CLE credits for legal professionals by the State Bar of Montana. The ADVANCED CLASS is only open to notaries who have held their commission for at least one year. There is no fee associated with these seminars, but class size is limited. Please read and follow these guidelines:

• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  
• All attendees must register online. An admission ticket may be printed out but is not required for admission to the class.
  
• If you find it necessary to cancel your registration, or if you wish to be placed on a waiting list for a full class, please email our staff.
  
• No pre-registrations for future classes will be accepted before the registration period opens.
  
• Students in the Advanced class must bring their seal/stamp and journals.
  
• Refreshments are NOT provided
  

The 2012 Notary Conference in Billings on May 5 does not meet training requirements for new notaries.

Live Notary Training

Spring 2012

Helena  -  April 19, 2012
Mountain West Bank
Community Room – Lower Level
2728 Colonial Dr.
Helena, MT
BASIC CLASS   8 a.m. – noon
ADVANCED CLASS  1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Billings  - May 4, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel
27 N 27th St
Billings, MT
BASIC CLASS 8 a.m. – noon
[No Advanced Class – Join us at the 2012 Notary Conference!]

Missoula  - June 27, 2012
Mountain West Bank
Community Room  - Lower Level
3301 Great Northern Ave
BASIC CLASS   8 a.m. – noon
ADVANCED CLASS  1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Summer 2012 - Specific Dates TBD

• July – Great Falls
• August – Bozeman
• September – Kalispell

Fall 2012 - Specific Dates TBD

• October - Eastern Montana Cities – TBD
• November – Helena

The SOS Online course is available anytime and fulfills the training requirement for new notaries.