How to Become a Notary Public in Michigan

✅ How to Become a Notary Public in Michigan

Becoming a Notary Public in Michigan is a powerful step toward expanding your professional services. Here’s exactly what you need to do in 2025.

📋 Steps to Become a Michigan Notary

1. Meet Michigan eligibility requirements

2. Purchase a $10,000 surety bond

3. Complete the Notary Public Commission Application

4. Visit your county clerk to take the oath and file your bond

5. Submit your application and pay the $10 filing fee

6. Download your commission card and certificate

💰 Cost Breakdown

Expense Cost

$10,000 Surety Bond (6–7 years) ~ $50

Bond Filing Fee (County Clerk) $10–$20

Application Filing Fee $10

Total Estimated Cost $70–$80

⏱️ Commission Length & Processing

• Term: 6–7 years (depends on your birthday)

• Processing Time:

  • Online: up to 2 weeks

  • By mail: 4–6 weeks

🧾 Eligibility Requirements

You must:

• Be 18+ years old

• Be a legal MI resident or operate a business in MI

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

• Have no recent felonies or repeated Notary violations

• Be able to read/write English

• File your $10,000 bond with your county clerk

🧰 Supplies You’ll Need

• Notary Seal & Journal: Not required, but strongly recommended

• If performing e-notarizations or RON, a Notary journal is required

• E&O Insurance: Optional, but protects against legal claims

📍 Where Can You Notarize?

Anywhere within the state of Michigan. Just be sure to include:

• Your name as it appears on your certificate

• “Notary Public, State of Michigan, County of [Your County]”

• Commission expiration date

• "Acting in the County of [Location]" if notarizing outside your commission county

💵 Fees You Can Charge

• Up to $10 per notarization

• Additional travel fees allowed with prior agreement

🔄 Renewals & Name/Address Changes

• Renew within 60 days of expiration (not automatic)

• Report name or address changes with the “Request for Duplicate/Notice of Change” form (no fee)

🌐 eNotary & Remote Online Notary Info

• Michigan allows e-notarization with a registered platform

• RON (Remote Online Notarization) has been legal since 2018

• Simply register your platform with the Department of State and begin performing remote notarizations

🚀 Ready to Start Your Notary Journey?

Seamless Signature Solutions is here to guide you from application to certification. Whether you're starting fresh or expanding into RON, we've got the tools and templates to support you.

👉 Book your setup consultation now or grab your Michigan Notary Starter Kit today!