Montana § 1-5-623 - Signature If Principal Unable To Sign
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 1-5-623 — Signature If Principal Unable To Sign, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-5-623. Signature If Principal Unable To Sign
Signature if principal unable to sign. (1) If a principal intending to execute a record is physically unable to sign a record, the principal may direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the principal's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert "Signature affixed by (name of the other individual) at the direction of (name of principal intending to execute the record)" or words with similar intent. (2) A notary public shall record in the notary's journal the name and address of the individual who signs the record as well as the name and address of the principal unable to sign.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 1-5-623
What does Montana Code Annotated § 1-5-623 cover?
Section 1-5-623 ("Signature If Principal Unable To Sign") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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