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Michigan Notary Public Resources

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.

Notary How-Tos

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How To
Become a Notary Public in Michigan

Ultimate guide to getting your Notary Public commission

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How To
Renew as a Notary in Michigan

Steps to renewing your Notary commission

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How To
Become a Notary Signing Agent

Overview on becoming a Notary Signing Agent

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How to Become a Remote Online Notary in Michigan

Step-by-step process on applying to perform RONs

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How to Become an Electronic Notary

Requirements for notarizing electronic documents in person

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Michigan Notary Quick Facts


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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Commission Term:

6 or 7 years

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Maximum fees in MI:

  • Acknowledgment: $10
  • Jurat: $10
  • Verbal oath/affirmation: $10
  • RON: $10

Required Supplies:

Optional, but Recommended Supplies:

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Michigan Notary Laws

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Michigan Notary Primer

The Michigan Notary Primer is your comprehensive guide to performing notarizations, covering laws, best practices, and tips.

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Michigan Law Summary

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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Recent Notary Legislation

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Mar 31
2025

MI House Bill 5207

House Bill 5207 repeals the prohibition on surrogate parentage agreements and requires a surrogacy agreement to be attested by a notarial officer.

Mar 31
2025

MI House Bill 5214

House Bill 5214 modifies the law regarding acknowledgment of parentage forms.

Jul 1
2024

MI House Bill 4644

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 18
2023

MI House Bill 4294

Eliminates the notarized written consent of a parent or legal guardian of a minor seeking to be married.

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Michigan Secretary of State 430 W. Allegan St. Richard H. Austin Building - 4th Floor Lansing, MI 48918

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