Debra Kelly Montana Notary of the Year 2009

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The Notary and Certifications Services of the Montana Secretary of State’s Office provides the following services.

• Processes new and renewal notary commission requests
• Updates records of notaries with current contact information
• Issues replacement certificates for current notaries
• Provides information regarding current and inactive Montana notaries
• Offers training programs for Montana notaries (2010 Schedule now available)
• Answers questions about Montana notary laws (Parts 4 and 6) and practices
• The Powers and Duties of a Notary Public
• Proper Notarial Blocks
• Notarizing Motor Vehicle Titles
• Montana Notarial Seals and Stamps NEW!
• Journal Requirements NEW!
• Other Frequently Asked Questions
• Investigates and processes complaints against Montana notaries
• Publishes the Montana Notary Public Handbook
• Coordinates with insurance companies and bonding agents
• For new and renewal bonds
• For updates and changes to bonds
• Certifies documents with an Apostilles or Authentications for use in a foreign country.

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