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# What are the requirements to become a Montana notary public?

Applicants must:  
• Be at least 18 years old  
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident  
• Meet Montana residency/employment criteria  
• Read and write English  
• Pass an examination and complete required education  
• Obtain a $25,000 surety bond  
• Submit the state application and fee

|| Citations: MCA 1‑5‑619; 1‑5‑620; ARM 44.15.101–103