1-5-604. Notarial acts in this state. (1) A notarial act may be performed within this state by the following persons:
     (a) a notary public of this state;
     (b) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of any court of this state; or
     (c) any other person authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.
     (2) Notarial acts performed within this state under federal authority as provided in 1-5-607 have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.
     (3) Subject to the provisions of 1-5-605, notarial acts performed within Montana by notarial officers of bordering states have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of Montana.
     (4) The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 192, L. 1993.