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The Michigan Notary Resources page is your all-in-one guide to becoming and thriving as a Notary Public. Discover how to become a Notary, advance your skills as a Notary Signing Agent, and expand into remote and electronic notarization. Access the Michigan Notary Primer, stay informed about the latest legislative updates, and get the tools and support you need to build a compliant and successful notarial practice.
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Requirements for notarizing electronic documents in person
In Michigan, Notaries can take acknowledgments, administer oaths and affirmations, take verifications upon oath or affirmation, and witness or attest signatures.
They’re also authorized to conduct traditional, in-person electronic notarization and remote online notarization.
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This document outlines the legal framework governing Notary Public practices in Michigan. It defines the duties of Michigan Notaries, details the requirements for performing notarial acts and more.
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Mar 312025
House Bill 5207 repeals the prohibition on surrogate parentage agreements and requires a surrogacy agreement to be attested by a notarial officer.
House Bill 5214 modifies the law regarding acknowledgment of parentage forms.
Jul 12024
Michigan enacts the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, authorizing a power of attorney to be acknowledged before a Notary or other official authorized to take acknowledgments and granting a presumption of genuineness to a power of attorney that is.
Sep 182023
Eliminates the notarized written consent of a parent or legal guardian of a minor seeking to be married.
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