MICHIGAN NOTARY PUBLIC
APPLICATION and INSTRUCTIONS
The application process for becoming a Michigan Notary Public involves several steps. Carefully
review the instructions throughout this document to ensure successful and timely completion. For
assistance, email us at MDOS-Notary@Michigan.gov.
Step by Step:
1. Fill out the application clearly and completely.
Use None or N/A if not applicable.
Use zeros for Phone numbers or Business zip code if not applicable.
2. Obtain A $10,000.00 surety bond written for a term of six or seven years
through a Michigan licensed insurance company.
3. Take the surety bond and completed application to the county clerk’s office.
(For a $10.00-$20.00 fee the Clerk will file your bond, administer an Oath
and return the application to you).
4. Mail the original completed application and the $10.00 filing fee to this office
using address below; checks made payable to State of Michigan.
5. Look for the commission card and certificate in your email. Allow 4-6 weeks
for processing. Please check all spam folders.
6. Check the status of your appointment on our website. Bookmark this site to
visit later. (Note, Do not perform notarial acts until you are listed as “Active”
on this website or you have received your commission information!)
IMPORTANT!
Don’t forget the $10.00 filing fee in your mailing payable to the State of Michigan.
Mail the completed application and filing fee to:
Office of the Great Seal
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, Michigan 48918
Website
Email: MDOS-Notary@Michigan.gov
Use "none or "N/A" if applicable. Incomplete and/or illegible applications may be returned. NON-REFUNDABLE FILING FEE: $10
*Full Name (first/middle/last): (Must match your State driver’s license or ID card)
*Driver’s License or Personal ID #
*State *County of Residence
*Please indicate any previous and/or alias names.
*Date of Birth
(mm/dd/yyyy)
*E-mail Address
*County of Business (Non-
Michigan Residents Only)
*Residential Address (Must match license or ID card include PO boxes, lot and Apt #’s) *City *State *Zip Code
*Business Address *City *State *Zip Code
*Residence Telephone Number *Business Telephone Number
I have printed/typed my name as I wish to be commissioned. I understand that my name must appear exactly as I have printed/typed it
above for all notarizations for the duration of this commission
.
COMMISSION NAME:
Sign your name as
it will appear on all documents you notarize. I understand that
my signature must appear exactly as I have signed it above for all notarizations for
the duration of this commission.
For
County/Office Use Only
Attorney
(Clerk’s initials)
County name:
*Are you are a resident of Michigan?
Yes No
YES NO
If yes, please explain below:
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OFFICE OF THE GREAT SEAL
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE
APPLICATION FOR NOTARY COMMISSION AND ATTORNEY REAPPOINTMENT
I hereby certify that I am 18 years of age or older; a resident of Michigan or maintain a principal place of business in Michigan; am a U.S. citizen or possess proof of
legal presence; am able to read and write in the English language; am not currently incarcerated in a correctional facility or have served time during the immediate past ten
years for a felony or misdemeanor offense in any state. I solemnly affirm, under the penalty of perjury, that the information provided in this application is true, complete, and
correct; that I have carefully read the notary laws of Michigan; and that, if appointed and commissioned as a notary public, I will perform faithfully, to the best of my ability, all
notarial acts in accordance with the law. I understand that all information contained on this application is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information
Act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231, et seq. I am enclosing the $10.00 non-refundable application processing fee. Checks made payable to State of Michigan. If I am a
licensed attorney, I certify that I am in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
*Licensed Attorney in Michigan, enter State Bar number or if
not licensed attorney write “N/A
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County Seal
Date of oath and
bond:
Oath administered
by, and bond filed
with:
Form 98 Revised: 11/19
HISTORY
Within the last 10 years, have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor
(including any time served/fees paid)?
Have you ever had a notary commission in this or any other state?
Do you hold or have ever held a notary public commission in this or any other state:
If yes, indicate State:
Michigan or State of
ELECTRONIC AND REMOTE NOTARY
YES NO
Will you be performing electronic notarial acts?
If "Yes," identify the approved system you intend to use:
Will you be performing remote notarial acts?
If "Yes," identify the approved system you intend to use:
SIGNATURE:
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