Sec. 41. (1) If an individual commissioned as a notary public in this state is convicted of a felony or of a substantially corresponding violation of another state, the secretary shall automatically revoke the notary public commission of that individual on the date that the individual's felony conviction is entered.
To become a notary in Michigan, you must: 1- Be 18 years of age or older. 2- Be a Michigan resident or maintain a place of business in Michigan. 3- Be a U.S. citizen or possess proof of legal presence. 4- Be a resident of, or maintain a principal place of business in, the county where you request your appointment.
How to Become a Michigan Notary 1) Meet State of Michigan Notary Requirements to be a Notary Public. 2) Complete Your Application. 3) Obtain a copy of your $10,000 Notary Bond. 4) File Bond & Take Oath of Office. 5) Submit Your Application. 6) Wait For State Approval and Receive your Notary Stamp.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
To become a notary in Michigan, you must: 1- Be 18 years of age or older. 2- Be a Michigan resident or maintain a place of business in Michigan. 3- Be a U.S. citizen or possess proof of legal presence. 4- Be a resident of, or maintain a principal place of business in, the county where you request your appointment.
For example, a Notary commissioned in California or Florida may perform notarizations anywhere within the commissioning state's borders, but may not perform a notarization in another state such as Georgia.
Yes. While using a remote notarization system/platform a notary public must adhere to all the requirements as set forth in the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts (MiLONA), as amended.
I will be moving to another state in a few months. May I transfer my Florida notary commission to that state? No.