44.15.107    OFFICIAL STAMP

(1) The official stamp of a notary public, whether the impression is on a tangible or electronic record, shall:

(a) be rectangular in shape and approximately 1" by 2½" in size;

(b) be in blue or black ink;

(c) have a circular seal to the left that includes the words "notarial seal," the words "State of Montana," and the notary public's name as it appears on the notary public's certificate of commission;

(d) have a block of text to the right of the seal that includes:

(i) the notary public's printed name as it appears on the notary public's certificate of commission;

(ii) the words "Notary Public for the State of Montana";

(iii) the words "Residing at" immediately followed by the name of the city or town and state where the notary public lives; and

(iv) the words "My Commission Expires" immediately followed by the notary public's commission expiration date, expressed in terms of the month (spelled out), day, and four-digit year;

(e) have a plain rectangular border enclosing the text and seal; and

(f) be in the general format illustrated below:

History: 1-5-628, MCA; IMP, 1-5-616, MCA; NEW, 2015 MAR p. 1913, Eff. 10/30/15.