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Online Notary in Montana

Montana has 51 cities and 44 counties with government forms catalogued, 95 form types in all; 21 of those cities have forms you can notarize online. Montana accepts documents notarized online under Florida law. Sessions take about 15 minutes.

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Montana documents you can notarize online

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Vital records

Birth, death, marriage and divorce records, and the forms used to request certified copies. Either an enlarged photocopy of both sides of your photo ID or a notarized application (jurat).

Most states let you order a certified birth, death or marriage record by mail, but the application has to prove who you are. Depending on the state, that means a notarized signature, a sworn statement signed in front of a notary, or a copy of your ID instead. A notarized application is also the usual route when you order a record for a parent, child or spouse, or ask the office to correct one.

See all 11 vital records forms in MontanaMontana vital records guide
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Power of attorney

Forms that let someone you trust sign or act for you, often for a single permit or application. Statutory form in Montana: Montana statutory form power of attorney. A notarized signature is presumed genuine (MCA §72-31-305); notarization is not strictly required but is expected by institutions and required to record.

A power of attorney lets an agent sign for you, from a single vehicle title transfer to running your finances. Banks, title companies and county recorders usually refuse one that is not notarized, and some states also require one or two witnesses. Cities and counties often publish short authorization forms of their own, so an agent can pull a permit or file an application on your behalf.

See the power of attorney form in MontanaMontana power of attorney guide
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Real estate

Deeds, easements, leases and other documents that transfer or record an interest in property. 11 form types across Montana; the most common is Declaration of Homestead (2 places).

Documents that transfer or record an interest in property, such as deeds, easements and lease memoranda, must be acknowledged before a notary before the county recorder will accept them. The notary confirms that the person signing is the owner named on the document. Some states also require witnesses on a deed, and recorders reject pages with the wrong margins or a missing legal description.

See all 11 real estate forms in MontanaLoan and real estate closing packages
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Permits and construction

Building permits, zoning and land-use applications, and contractor and owner paperwork for construction projects. 24 form types across Montana; the most common is Petition for Annexation (3 places).

Cities and counties ask for notarized signatures on construction paperwork so they know the property owner really approved the work. Typical examples are owner-builder affidavits, owner authorizations that let a contractor pull a permit, Notices of Commencement, zoning and variance applications, and lien waivers. A permit counter will usually reject an owner signature that is not notarized.

See all 24 permits and construction forms in Montana
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Business licenses

Applications and sworn statements for operating a business, selling goods or serving the public. 3 form types across Montana; the most common is Business License Owner Representations (1 place).

Local business licenses often include a sworn statement: that the owner may legally work in the United States, that the business meets zoning rules, or that the details on an alcohol, vendor or occupational tax application are true. Those statements are signed in front of a notary. Employer E-Verify affidavits and immigration status affidavits for public benefits are common examples.

See all 3 business licenses forms in Montana
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Affidavits and sworn statements

Written statements you swear are true, signed in front of a notary. 13 form types across Montana; the most common is Affidavit of Family Transfer Division of Land (2 places).

An affidavit is a written statement you swear or affirm is true, signed in front of a notary who gives you the oath. The oath is what makes it a sworn statement rather than a plain signature: a false statement can be prosecuted as perjury. Residency, identity, ownership and one-and-the-same-person affidavits are the most common, and many local forms end with a sworn statement block.

See all 13 affidavits and sworn statements forms in MontanaWhat is a sworn statement?
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Vehicles

Title, registration, bill of sale and odometer paperwork for cars, trailers and boats. 1 form type across Montana: MV24 Bill of Sale.

Some states require a notary on a vehicle title transfer, a bill of sale, an odometer statement or a duplicate title application, and others do not. Where it is required, the motor vehicle office will refuse the transfer until the seller's signature is notarized. Boats, trailers and manufactured homes usually follow the same rules as cars.

See the vehicles form in MontanaWhich states require a notarized car titleNotarize a bill of sale online
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Courts and estates

Court petitions, estate and probate paperwork, and consent forms such as minor travel consent. 7 form types across Montana; the most common is Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent (1 place).

Court and estate paperwork often needs a notarized signature before a clerk will file it: small estate affidavits, probate petitions, guardianship and name change forms, and travel consents for a minor. The notary does not review the legal content. They confirm who signed and, for sworn forms, give the oath.

See all 7 courts and estates forms in MontanaSmall estate affidavit limits by stateNotarize a minor travel consent
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USPS and mail forwarding

PS Form 1583, the form that lets a mailbox store or virtual mailbox service receive your mail. PS Form 1583 is a federal Postal Service form, so Montana residents use the same version as everyone else. A Montana driver's license or ID card works as the photo ID, and a lease, deed, voter card or vehicle registration as the address ID.

Before a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency, meaning a mailbox store or virtual mailbox service, can accept mail for you, the Postal Service requires PS Form 1583, Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent. You sign it in front of the agency or before a notary public commissioned in any U.S. state, and you show two IDs: one with your photo and one that proves your address.

The complete USPS Form 1583 guide

All 95 Montana form types, A–Z

Cities and counties

Cities and counties in Montana

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Montana counties (56)

Cities by county

Beaverhead County (1)
  • Dillon · 17 forms, 2 notarized online
Big Horn County (1)
  • Hardin · 14 forms, 2 notarized online
Broadwater County (1)
Carbon County (1)
  • Bridger · 5 forms, 0 notarized online
Carter County (1)
  • Ekalaka · 2 forms, 0 notarized online
Cascade County (1)
Chouteau County (1)
Dawson County (1)
Deer Lodge County (1)
  • Anaconda · 16 forms, 4 notarized online
Fallon County (1)
  • Plevna · 1 form, 0 notarized online
Fergus County (2)
  • Lewistown · 12 forms, 0 notarized online
  • Moore · 1 form, 0 notarized online
Flathead County (2)
Gallatin County (4)
Granite County (1)
Hill County (1)
  • Havre · 12 forms, 0 notarized online
Lake County (3)
Lewis and Clark County (2)
Lincoln County (2)
  • Eureka · 2 forms, 0 notarized online
  • Libby · 15 forms, 0 notarized online
Madison County (2)
Mineral County (1)
Missoula County (1)
  • Missoula · 21 forms, 2 notarized online
Musselshell County (1)
  • Roundup · 1 form, 0 notarized online
Park County (1)
Phillips County (1)
  • Malta · 7 forms, 0 notarized online
Pondera County (1)
  • Conrad · 4 forms, 0 notarized online
Powder River County (1)
  • Broadus · 1 form, 0 notarized online
Powell County (1)
Prairie County (1)
  • Terry · 4 forms, 0 notarized online
Ravalli County (1)
Richland County (1)
  • Sidney · 9 forms, 1 notarized online
Roosevelt County (2)
Rosebud County (1)
  • Colstrip · 11 forms, 0 notarized online
Silver Bow County (1)
  • Butte · 19 forms, 4 notarized online
Stillwater County (1)
  • Columbus · 12 forms, 0 notarized online
Teton County (2)
  • Dutton · 2 forms, 0 notarized online
  • Fairfield · 7 forms, 0 notarized online
Toole County (1)
  • Shelby · 1 form, 0 notarized online
Valley County (1)
  • Glasgow · 5 forms, 0 notarized online
Yellowstone County (2)
  • Billings · 47 forms, 1 notarized online
  • Laurel · 12 forms, 0 notarized online
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Montana state agency forms

Forms from Montana state agencies, which apply statewide. Each card says whether the form needs a notary; the ones that do can be signed by video with a commissioned online notary.

Notarize onlineMV24 Bill of SaleMontana Motor Vehicle Division
Notarize onlineMV65 Power of AttorneyMontana Motor Vehicle Division
Notarize online11-1400 Class D Driver License or Identification Card ApplicationMontana Motor Vehicle Division
Notarize online30-1805 Request for Release From Financial ResponsibilityMontana Motor Vehicle Division
Notarize onlineMV24T Remote Online Notarization Transfer FormMontana Motor Vehicle Division
Notarize onlineMV72 Statement of Intent to Declare a Manufactured Home an Improvement to Real PropertyMontana Motor Vehicle Division
Notarize onlineMV73 Reversal of Declaration of Manufactured Home as Improvement to Real PropertyMontana Motor Vehicle Division

Requirements

Can my Montana document be notarized online?

Montana accepts an online notarization performed by a notary from another state, so a Montana document can be notarized online with Rush Notary. Rush Notary's Florida-commissioned notaries work over live video, and the result is recognized in Montana. For a mailed birth, death or marriage certificate request, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records rule (Notary or ID) makes a notary one of two ways to prove who you are in Montana. Our Montana requirements page walks through the details.

Montana online notarization requirements
Which Montana forms need a notary?

A notarized signature is presumed genuine (MCA §72-31-305); notarization is not strictly required but is expected by institutions and required to record. For certified vital records, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records says: Either an enlarged photocopy of both sides of your photo ID or a notarized application (jurat).

Can I notarize a Montana document online from another state?

Yes. Montana's notary law recognizes a notarial act performed in another state by an authorized notary (MCA §1-5-605) and Montana remote notarization has run since 2019.

How do I notarize a Montana birth certificate application?

You can either enclose a photocopy of your ID or sign the application in front of a notary, and the notary route is the one to take if you would rather not mail an ID copy. DPHHS: 'Include a photocopy of your valid ID, front and back, or have your application notarized.' Form: 'The person signing the request must provide an enlarged legible photocopy of both sides of their valid driver's license or other legal picture identification with a signature or the requestor must have this application notarized.' The notary block is a JURAT ('signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me') headed 'Verification of Signer's ID is Mandatory'. If no photo ID, two other IDs (one with a signature) may be used instead. Requests missing ID/notarization are returned; applications are not accepted by email. You can sign in a live video session with a Rush Notary notary, then mail the notarized page with the rest of the application; confirm with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records that it accepts an online notarization first.

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