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Notaries public have played a prominent role throughout history. In Roman times, a notarius was a law keeper and chief archivist. Today a notary public is an officer appointed by the Michigan Secretary of State.

Commissioned notaries have power to attest to the authenticity of a person's signature, to administer oaths, to take affidavits and to perform other legal acts that are customarily performed by notaries.

To apply to be a Michigan Notary Public you must be 18 Years of age and a resident of the county in which you request appointment.

An application must be completed with your personal information, any circumstances of any felony convictions and prior notary appointment [if applicable].

Complete Instructions:
  1. Obtain application for Michigan Notary Public Commission and complete. [Per Michigan Department of State Office of the Great Seal "Your Commissioned Name may differ from your full name. It should match the name you will use on Notorized Documents."]
     
  2. File a $10,000.00 Surety Bond with the County Clerks Office where you reside [Unless you are not a Resident of Michigan, in that event you must file in the County were you will do business. You may obtain a Surety Bond by checking the telephone book for bonding agencies or insurance companies.
     
  3. You will be given the Oath of Office by a Deputy County Clerk, you must swear or affirm to its contents and you must sign the application the way you will sign documents you will notarize.
     
  4. Pay the $15.00 Fee (Cash or Money Order). You will receive a receipt and your application, which you will send to the Office of the Great Seal (within 90 days).
     
  5. Mail your completed application to
Michigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal
7064 Crowner Blvd.
Lansing, Michigan 48918-1750

You MUST enclose a $10.00 check or money order, payable to: The State of Michigan [do not send cash].

  1. If your application is approved, your notary commission will be mailed directly to you at the address you provide on your application.

Call the Office of the Great Seal at: 517-373-2531 with any questions you may have, or you may visit:

:: www.michigan.gov/sos » ::

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Cathy M. Garrett
Clerk of Wayne County

Coleman A. Young
Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue
2nd floor, Rm. 201
Detroit, MI  48226

Ph: 313-224-6262
Fx: 313-224-6771

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