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State Information for Michigian
Michigan Notary Public Commission Requirements and Information
Appointing Officer
Secretary of State
Notary Commission Qualifications
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.
How to Apply
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of Michigan Department of State: http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1638_8736-85757--,00.html
Term of Office
Not less than 6 years and no more than 7 years, expiring on the notarys birthday.
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Not Required
Notary Bond Requirement
$10,000 Notary Bond Required
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not Required
Notary Seal Requirement
Not Required*
→*If electing to use an official seal, ink stamp is acceptable. Embossing seal may be used ONLY in conjunction with ink stamp.
Authorized Duties
take acknowledgments and proofs;
administer oaths and affirmations;
take verifications upon oath or affirmation; and
witness or attest signatures.
Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
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
Contact Information for the State of Michigan
State Notary Website
http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1638_8736---,00.html
State of Michigan Online Notary Search
http://services.sos.state.mi.us/notarysearch/
State of Michigan Online Notary Information
http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1638_8736-85780--,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
http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1638_8734---,00.html
This information was compiled by the American Society of Notaries Copyright 2017
Last Updated AUGUST 2013
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