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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Montana

In Montana a notary may charge up to $10 for each notarial act, including an acknowledgment, and remote online notarization is allowed under MCA 1-5-603 and 1-5-615.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Montana at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$10 per notarial act
An additional fee set by rule may be charged for acts using communication technology, if agreed in advance.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
MCA 1-5-603(9) and (10), 1-5-615

Sources

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The rules in Montana

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Montana?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Montana: $10 per notarial act. An additional fee set by rule may be charged for acts using communication technology, if agreed in advance.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Montana?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Montana: yes.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Montana, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Montana: MCA 1-5-603(9) and (10), 1-5-615.

Where do the Montana notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Mont. Code Ann. 1-5-626, Mont. Code Ann. 1-5-603 and Mont. Code Ann. 1-5-615. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.