State Of Michigan Notary Requirements And Information

State Information for Michigian

State Information for Michigian

Michigan Notary Requirements and Information

Michigan Notary Commission Qualifications Notary applicants must: • be at least 18 years old; • be able to read and write English; • be a resident of the state of Michigan or maintain a place of business in the state; • be a U.S. citizen or have proof of legal presence; • be a resident of the county in which he/she is applying (non-residents must apply in the county of employment); • not have been convicted of a felony within 10 years of the date applying (if convicted of a felony, the 10-year period includes completion of the sentence for that crime, any term of imprisonment, parole, or probation, and payment of all fines, costs, and assessments).; • not have been convicted of 2 or more misdemeanor offenses involving a violation of the Michigan Notary Public Act within a 12-month period while commissioned, or 3 or more misdemeanor offenses involving a violation of this Act within a 5-year period regardless of being commissioned.

How to Apply to Become a Michigan Notary See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the Michigan Secretary of State: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/notary-application

Appointing Officer Michigan Secretary of State

Term of Office 6 - 7 year term.

Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement Not required.

Notary Bond Requirement $10,000 Bond Required (6-year term)

Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement Required, remote online notaries public. Recordbook entry for a remote online notarization may reference but not itself contain that notarization’s audio-visual recording. Only one journal at a time for recording all notarial acts, may be in a tangible or electronic format satisfying all applicable requirements.

Notary Seal Requirement Not required. If electing to use an official seal, the seal image cannot render anything illegible and must be photographically reproducible. Embossing seal on a paper document allowed ONLY in conjunction with ink stamp.

Authorized Duties Include but are not limited to: • oaths/affirmations; • verifications on oath/affirmation (jurats); • acknowledgments; • witness or attesting a signature. [Note: certification that a record is an original or a “true copy” of another record is prohibited.]

Allowable Notary Fees $10 per notarial act performed. Notary must post fees or expressly advise customers of fees before performing notarial acts. Travel fees must be agreed-upon in advance of travel; travel fee(s) are not specified but American Society of Notaries recommends they should be reasonable (current IRS per-mile rate for business travel or less) and billed separately from notarization fees. Consult law and administrative rules for additional details and requirements.

Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status See detailed information on the website of the Michigan Secretary of State: Reporting change/corrections tab: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/notary-services

Contact Information for the State of Michigan

State of Michigan Notary Website https://www.michigan.gov/sos/notary-services

State of Michigan Online Notary Search https://dsvsesvc.sos.state.mi.us/TAP/_/#2

Mailing Address Michigan Department of State Office of the Great Seal 7064 Crowner Dr Lansing, MI 48918

Contact the Michigan Department of State PHONE: 888-767-6424

Apostille Certification Information

Michigan Document Authentication and Apostille https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/document-authentication-and-apostille

MICHIGAN NOTARY SUPPLIES: To order your Michigan Notary Stamp, Embossed Seal, Notary Recordbook, and all other supplies please CLICK HERE to be taken to the ASN Supply Store.

All rights reserved. This information was compiled by the American Society of Notaries. The content of this page may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the American Society of Notaries. Copyright 2025 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 OCTOBER 2025. [back to top] [back to state list] State Law Updates for Michigian

This is an ASN Members'-Only Feature! Please Log In or Join Now!

[back to top] [back to state list]

Your data is safe with us! (read our privacy and security policy)