Follow the steps to successfully complete the MI Form 98 online

1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the application form and open it in your chosen interface.
2. Carefully fill out the application. Ensure all fields are completed clearly and accurately. Use 'None' or 'N/A' when a section does not apply to you and zeros for phone numbers or zip codes if they do not apply.
3. Obtain a $10,000 surety bond from a Michigan licensed insurance company. This bond must be valid for a term of six or seven years.
4. Take the completed application and the surety bond to your local county clerk's office. There will typically be a fee of $10 to $20 for filing the bond and administering the oath.
5. Mail the original, completed application along with the $10.00 filing fee to the Office of the Great Seal at 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48918. Ensure your check is made payable to the State of Michigan.
6. Check your email for the commission card and certificate, which you should receive within 4–6 weeks. Be sure to check your spam folders if you do not see it.
7. Monitor the status of your appointment online. It is essential not to perform any notarial acts until you are listed as 'Active.'
8. Once finished, you can save the changes you made to the application, download a copy for your records, print it, or share it if necessary.

Complete your MI Form 98 application online today to take the first step toward becoming a Michigan Notary Public.