MICHIGAN NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATION PROCESS
- The applicant must complete the Notary application from the Secretary of State (you can download an application at www.michigan.gov/sos/ or the County Clerk’s office), and acquire a surety bond in the sum of $10,000 from a surety licensed to do business in this state. The application shall include the following: applicant’s legal name; name as they wish to be commissioned; a declaration of US citizenship; residence and business address and telephone numbers; date of birth; driver license number of personal identification number; a statement showing whether the applicant has applied for a previous appointment; a statement describing any previous felony convictions with the last 10 years; an afffirmation by the applicant that the application is correct and that they have read the act; and will perform his/her notarial acts faithfully.
- The applicant must file with the county clerk of his or her residence residence or expected appointment a proper surety bond and pay a fee.
- The county clerk shall collect a $10 filing fee and administer an oath as required by the constitution
- The county clerk shall verify of the bond, administer the Oath as required by the constitution, and affix the county seal to the application.
- The applicant shall submit the county approved application to the Secretary of State, along with the $10 application fee.
- The Office of the Great Seal within the Secretary of State shall review the application and may conduct a background check.
- The Secretary of State approves or denies the application after a review of the application, payment of the proper fee, and results of any background investigation.
- When the Secretary of State approves an application, the applicant receives their Notary Commission by mail. If it is denied, the applicant receives a denial letter by mail.