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Notary, court runner and process server work in Montana
Looking for notary, signing, court run or process serving work in Montana? Apply once, see the pay on every offer, and accept only the jobs near home that suit you.
Who we're looking for
Contractors we need in Montana
- Mobile notaries and signing agents. In-person notarizations wherever the signer is, plus loan document signings. You need a current Montana commission from the Montana Secretary of State.
- Court runners. Filing papers at the clerk's window, bringing back stamped copies, and pulling court files, deeds and other records in Montana.
- Process servers. Serving summonses, complaints, subpoenas and notices, logging each attempt, and completing the proof of service Montana requires.
Each role's posting in Montana
- Mobile notary and notary signing agent
- Process server
- Court runner (filings, records and embassy runs, no serving)
How jobs work
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Choose your role and give your home ZIP and the distance you will travel.
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Requests inside your chosen radius are sent to you with the address area, time and pay shown up front.
Accept or decline
Take the jobs that fit and pass on the rest; nothing is assigned without your yes.
We can't guarantee jobs or earnings in Montana. Our only office is in Cranford, New Jersey.
Our requirements
Notaries and signing agents
- An active commission that won't expire for 60 days or more
- E&O coverage with a limit of $100,000 or more
- NNA Notary Signing Agent certification only if you want loan signings (optional otherwise); upload your commission and E&O documents when you apply
Process servers and court runners
- Your home ZIP and how far you will travel
- A registered, insured vehicle
- Whatever license, registration or appointment Montana or your county requires for serving papers
- Process servers attach their driver's license, registration, auto insurance and a background check from the past 12 months when applying, and their license to serve if the area requires one
- Court runners, who file and pull records but don't serve: a driver's license, auto insurance and a background check dated in the last 12 months, sent with the application
Montana notary commission
What a Montana commission takes
The Montana Secretary of State handles notary commissions for Montana. 4 hours of training, an 80% exam and a $25,000 bond, filed online for $25.
Montana eligibility
- 18 or older, and a US citizen or permanent legal resident.
- A Montana resident, or: the spouse or dependent of military personnel on active duty in Montana; keeping a Montana place of business registered under Title 35; regularly employed in Montana by a registered employer; or holding a current Montana professional license.
- Able to read and write English.
- At least 4 hours of approved training completed within 12 months before you apply (MCA 1-5-620).
- A passing exam score (80%) earned no more than 6 months before you apply.
- Not disqualified under MCA 1-5-621.
Source: Applying for a Commission (New and Renewal); Montana Notary Public Handbook.
Training, exam, bond, application
- Take 4 hours of approved training
- Pass the Montana notary exam
- Buy the $25,000 bond
- Apply online
- Download your commission and set up
Source: Applying for a Commission (New and Renewal); Notary Academy.
Montana costs
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 4 hours of training and the exam | Set by provider Secretary of State-approved providers. |
| Application | $25 Non-refundable. |
| $25,000 bond premium | About $50 to $70 The Secretary of State's estimate for the 4-year term. |
| Rectangular ink stamp | Vendor price Blue or black ink; a new one each term. |
| Journal | Vendor price Required for every notarial act. |
The state's charge is $25. With the Secretary of State's bond estimate, the bond and fee come to about $75 to $95 before training, the exam and supplies.
Source: Applying for a Commission (New and Renewal); Bonds, Stamps, and Journals - Tools of the Trade.
Term: Four years, with continuing education
A Montana commission lasts four years. The bond's effective date must fall within 30 days before or after your application arrives. You can renew from 30 days before expiration to the end of a 30-day grace period after it.
Source: Applying for a Commission (New and Renewal).
How to become a notary in Montana, step by step
Certificate wording: Montana notarial certificate wording, from the official sources.
General information from official Montana sources, checked November 2026. Not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the Montana Secretary of State. MCC Solutions is not affiliated with the State of Montana.
Serving papers in Montana
Before you serve papers in Montana
Who may serve papers, and whether a license or registration is needed, differs from state to state and sometimes county to county. Before you take a serve in Montana, make sure you meet the state's rules; we ask about it on the application. Check Montana's court rules and its court self-help pages for current requirements. We don't give legal advice.
For a sense of how it works there, in small claims cases (Small Claims Court (Justice Court small claims; small claims divisions of district court also exist by statute)), the court's pages describe service as: “Court form lists 'Service of Order'; counterclaims must be served on the plaintiff by sheriff or process server. Check the local justice court for details.” Other kinds of cases have their own service rules.
Source: MCA 25-35-502 Jurisdiction (Montana Code Annotated 2025); Montana Judicial Branch: Civil Complaints vs. Small Claims (justice court form, rev. 07/13).
Montana contractor questions
Do I need a Montana notary commission?
For notary and loan signing jobs in Montana, yes: a commission from the Montana Secretary of State with at least 60 days left and E&O insurance of at least $100,000; loan signings also need a current NNA certification. Court runs and serves don't need a commission.
Do I need a license to serve papers in Montana?
That depends on where you serve. Check Montana's court rules and any county or city requirement before you accept a serve. This is not legal advice.
How much work is there in Montana?
We can't say, and we don't promise any. Offers depend on client requests near your ZIP. There is no guarantee of jobs.
Am I an employee?
No. You are an independent contractor: you choose your jobs, can counter any offer, and use your own vehicle and equipment.
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