Montana requires a $10,000 surety bond to maintain your notary commission. If your bond lapses, you're notarizing without valid authority — and the consequences can be severe.
Unlike your commission date (which comes from the Secretary of State), your surety bond comes from a private insurance company. Renewal notices often go to spam, get lost in mail, or arrive weeks before you need to act.
Montana notaries must maintain continuous bond coverage. If your bond expires even for a day, any notarizations performed after that moment may be legally invalid.
Enter your bond expiration date once, and NotaryTrack monitors it automatically. Our Pro plan sends you email reminders at 60, 30, and 7 days before expiration.
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Start Tracking for FreeMost surety bonds are issued for a 4-year term to match the Montana notary commission cycle, but some providers offer annual renewal. Check with your bond provider for the exact term.
Any notarizations performed with an expired bond may be legally invalid. You could face civil liability and disciplinary action from the Secretary of State.
Contact your current bond provider 60-90 days before expiration. You'll typically need to complete an application and pay a renewal premium.
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