CLASSES AND SCHEDULES

Scheduled Training Dates and Locations

The Montana Notary Guild is the only organization that provides approved, live, in-person notary training for Montana notaries. MNG delivers the gold standard in comprehensive, and practical training that addresses the legal requirements and emphasizes the execution of notarial practice. This approach ensures that notaries are well-equipped to perform their roles accurately, confidently, and professionally.

WESTERN MONTANA CLASSES

Lori Hamm, Instructor

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

HELENA

APRIL 1, 2026 - 1- 5 P.M.
Montana Heritige Center
Meadowlark Room
225 Roberts St.

Montana State Approved Live Notary Training
$50.00

This four-hour class covers the laws, rules, procedures, and ethics for obtaining a Montana Notary Commissions and fulfills the statutory requirement for state-approved education under 1-5-620, MCA. MNG members are welcome to attend these classes at no charge

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

GREAT FALLS

APRIL 30, 2026 - 1- 5 P.M.
Haute Hive Event Center
Conference Room - Main Floor
721 Central Ave.

Montana State Approved Live Notary Training
$50.00

This four-hour class covers the laws, rules, procedures, and ethics for obtaining a Montana Notary Commissions and fulfills the statutory requirement for state-approved education under 1-5-620, MCA. MNG members are welcome to attend these classes at no charge

Tentative Dates & Locations for Additional 2026 Classes

WESTERN MONTANA

Helena - April 1, 2026 - MT Heritage Center

Great Falls - April 30, 2026 - Haute Hive Event Center

Kalispell - June

Butte - July

Missoula - August

Bozeman - September

Helena - November 3,2026 - MT Heritage Center

If you know of a facility in this area that would be willing to host a class, please contact us @ 406-558-9491 or Lori@montananotaryguild.org.

EASTERN MONTANA CLASSES

Kristi Strouf, Instructor

Tentative Locations for 2026 Classes in

EASTERN MONTANA

Sidney

Glendive

Billings

Wolf Point

Miles City

Baker

Roundup

Glasgow

If you know of a facility in this area that would be willing to host a class, please contact us @ 406-558-9491 or Lori@montananotaryguild.org.

Lunch & Learn With Lori & Kristi - Monthly Live Webinars

Join Lori and Kristi on the Fourth Wednesday every month from 1 - 2 p.m. for a fun and informative live webinar covering things that make notaries go “WTH???” We’ll dive into the weird stuff, the frustrating stuff, and the stuff that somehow has never made a whole lot of sense. Each month will feature a different area of notary practice with the goal of improving your understanding of the why behind the requirements and increasing your confidence as you face the stark raving realities of general notary work. ‍Everybody welcome! Link to the Zoom Room will be posted one day prior to the session.

WEDNESDAY,

APR 22 - 1 PM

Details To Be Posted Soon

2026 SPRING SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY,

MAY 27 - 1 PM

SPEAK LIKE A NOTARY PROFESSIONAL
Your customers will make a decision on your competence within a few seconds.

WEDNESDAY,

MAR 25 - 1 PM

FOR THE RECORD
Your journal should be your best friend - make sure your journal practices are Montana compliant.

Plan to join us for this unique way to network with fellow notaries from all over the state while increasing your knowledge and competency as a Montana notary public!

ARCHIVED SLIDES FROM 2025 PRESENTATIONS
(Not all sessions had slide presentations)

Custom Training and Presentations

Burger King isn’t the only place where you can have it your way… We can tailor our notary presentations to meet your needs.

  • Are you planning an upcoming conference and you want a short presentation about how recent changes in the law and technology might affect your staff… We can do that!

  • How about an ongoing series of one-hour sessions targeting the unique issues your notaries encounter? No problem - we can handle it!

  • Would a session focusing on hands-on practice exercises in identifying signers and completing notary certificates and journal entries properly be of interest to your staff? We’d love to work with you!

  • What about a review of your forms and documents to ensure that any pre-printed notarial language is legally sufficient and compliant? You could find some surprises…

    Contact us to share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns and let us come up with the perfect solution created just for you!