Notary Information Getting documents notarizedIf you need a document notarized we offer Notary services at no charge. Get driving directions to the County Clerk's office
It is the responsibility of a Notary Public to certify the person or persons signing a document to make sure they are the person stated on the document. Notarization on a document certifies that the person whose signature is entered on the document personally appeared before the notary, established his or her identity, and personally signed the document in the presence of the notary. Becoming a Notary
Qualifications - Michigan Secretary of State
To apply to become a notary, or renew you must come in person to the Clerk’s office and bring the following things: 1. Your Notary Application, 2. A Notary bond 3. Your driver’s license or State ID 4. Payment
Application Procedure · Obtain a $10,000.00 notary bond from a bonding company or insurance agency with your name exactly as you wish to be commissioned. o Licensed attorneys in Michigan are not required to file a surety bond, but must still bring in the application to the County Clerk’s office · Complete the application for Michigan Notary Public Appointment o At the bottom of the application in the designated spot print or type your name exactly the way you wish to be commissioned. o Sign the application (matching the way you wish to be appointed.) An original signature is required. · File the application and bond in person at the County Clerk’s Office and pay the filing fee of $10, checks made payable to: Eaton County Clerk
· Submit the sealed application and payment (application fee, see below) to:
Application fee of $10 paid as check or money order payable to: State of Michigan · Notification of Appointment Every citizen appointed as a notary has a duty to learn the notarial laws on their own initiative. Notary Law MI SOS Notary Training
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