(1) A person seeking a commission as a notary public shall make an application on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State which contains the following information:

(a) name of the applicant;

(b) applicant's address, e-mail address, and phone number;

(c) name of employer;

(d) employer's address, e-mail address, and phone number;

(e) date of birth;

(f) the date of expiration of the applicant's current notary commission (if applicable); and

(g) name under which the previous commission was issued if different than the name used on the application.

(2) The application must state if the applicant:

(a) has been a resident of the state of Montana for over one year;

(b) is at least 18 years old;

(c) has been convicted of a felony; and

(d) has had a notary commission or bond denied, revoked, or restricted in any state.

(3) The applicant must affirm under oath that the information on the application is true and correct.