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State Information for Michigian
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Michigan Notary Requirements Michigan Notary Commission Qualifications How to Apply to Become a Michigan Notary Term of Office Appointing Officer Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement Notary Bond Requirement Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement Authorized Duties Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status Contact Information for the State of Michigan
Notary applicants must:
be at least 18 years old;
be a resident of the state of Michigan or maintain a place of employment in Michigan;
be a resident within the county applying or for non-residents show proof of employment within the county applying;
be a U.S. citizen or possess proof of legal residency;
be able to read and write the English language;
not have been convicted of two or more misdemeanors violating the Michigan Notary Public Act;
not have been convicted of a felony within 10 years from the date applying; and
not be currently imprisoned in any state, county or federal correction facility.
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of Michigan Department of State: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1640_1638_47887-177473--,00.html
Not less than 6 years and no more than 7 years, expiring on the notarys birthday.
Secretary of State
Not Required
$10,000 Notary Bond Required
Required only for notarial acts performed using a remote electronic notarization platform. See statutory requirements.
Not Required*
*If electing to use an official seal, ink stamp is acceptable. Embossing seal may be used ONLY in conjunction with ink stamp.
take acknowledgments;
administer oaths and affirmations;
witness or attest signatures.
See detailed information on the website of the Michigan Department of State: http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1638_8736-85811--,00.html
State Notary Website
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1640_1638---,00.html
State of Michigan Online Notary Search
https://services2.sos.state.mi.us/notarysearch/
State of Michigan Online Notary Information
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1640_1638_8736---,00.html
Phone Number
(888) 767-6424
Mailing Address
Michigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal
7064 Crowner Dr
Lansing, MI 48918
Apostille Certification Information
Fees
$1.00 per document
Phone Number
(888) 767-6424
Further Information
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1640_1638_8734---,00.html
Information on this page is provided with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for his/her knowledge of notarial law, procedures and practices. The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. All information is subject to change without notice and therefore is provided as is, free of warranty of any kind. Last updated August 2019.
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