Frequently Asked Questions 

We make it easy! We can perform a Remote Notarization for tangible documents, but only for acknowledgments. Here’s how it works: You’ll wet-sign your document in blue or black ink—it's best to confirm the ink color preference with the document issuer. After signing, you’ll ship the document to me. We’ll then meet via secure audio-video technology, where I’ll complete the notarization by wet-signing and stamping the document. Finally, I'll send it to the designated recipient as instructed.

Remote Online Notarization (RON) and Remote Notarization of tangible documents were legalized in Virginia in 2012. Montana followed suit, allowing Montana notaries to perform RON and Remote Notarization transactions starting on October 1, 2019.

A friend or family member can join us online to act as a witness as long as they do not have any interest in the document, or I can arrange for a notary from my network to serve as a witness on your behalf.

I can assist you with a US or non-US ID, such as a driver’s license, ID card, or passport. If you don’t have a government-issued ID, a credible witness can verify your identity.

Yes. From the Montana Secretary of State: "If you have a new ID in the new name, you would also have to produce some kind of appropriate documentation of the name change – think marriage license, divorce decree, or name change decree – some document that has both names on it.  If they still have an old ID that meets the requirements for satisfactory evidence (government issued, pictured, current or expired less than three years) you may use that as the ID."

NO! If you need your birth certificate or other vital document certified for an Apostille, we can facilitate that for you. If it is a Montana Birth certificate or other vital record, it must be issued within the last 5 years. 

It is recommended that if you only have one copy of your document that you obtain another just for the Apostille/Authentication as it will not be able to be used in the US afterwards.

Yes! Please plan early as some states & government agencies are taking up to 4 months for their processing times. Please email us at michelle@406notaryservice.com or call/text us at 406-500-8972 for more information.

That's a Great Question! An Apostille is for countries that are members of the Hague Convention, and an Authentication is for non-member countries.  Documents that are being sent to countries that are not members of the Hague Convention will require additional certification by the U.S. State Department, the country’s Embassy, or both. Don't worry if you don't know which one is needed, that's why we are here, and  this is why we ask, "What Country are the documents going to?" 

Yes, as long as you are within 50 miles of our location near Great Falls, MT. Just contact us for a quote.