Generally, crimes involving dishonesty, fraud, or moral turpitude would disqualify someone from being a notary public. All states bar those with felonies from becoming a notary public.
Michigan law requires individuals applying for or renewing a notary commission to maintain a six-year, $10,000 notary bond during their notary commission term as a guaranty that the notary will perform his or her notary duties faithfully.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
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.
Yes, a notary can legally notarize out-of-state documents as long as they are acting within the boundaries of their jurisdiction and in ance with all local state requirements.
The short answer is yes, notary publics are legally allowed to notarize documents from any state as long the notarial act is conducted within the geographical boundaries of the notary's state of commission.
How to Become a Michigan Notary Be at least 18-years old. Be a Michigan resident or maintain a place of business within Michigan. You must also reside in the county to which you apply or, for out of state applications, apply in the county where the business is located. Be a US Citizen or have proof of legal residence.