How to Become a Remote Online Notary in Michigan

Once you have met all the requirements to become a traditional notary in Michigan, you can apply to become an online notary by:

• Have an existing commission as a traditional Notary Public.
• Select and buy an electronic/remote notarization system from the Secretary of State’s approved vendor list. Easy, BlueNotary!
• Provide the MI SOS office a completed ELECTRONIC & REMOTE NOTARY REQUEST FOR CHANGE APPLICATION. You will need to include which RON platform you have onboarded with here.
• There is no fee!

Once you’re certified to perform eNotarizations and approved on your platform, you’re good to go. Staying up to date with the latest laws is a best practice in Online Notarization as laws are changing quickly! Check out how to become a commissioned Notary below.

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What are the requirements to be commissioned in Michigan?

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Be a Michigan resident or maintain a place of business in Michigan;
• Be a U.S. citizen or possess proof of legal presence;
• Be a resident of the county (or maintain a principal place of business) in which you request appointment;
• Read and write in the English language;
• Be free of any felony convictions within the past 10 years;
• Have not been convicted of 2 or more misdemeanor offenses involving a violation of the Michigan Notary Public Act within a 12-month period while commissioned, or 3 or more misdemeanor offenses involving a violation of this act within a 5-year period regardless of being commissioned;
• Have filed with the appropriate county clerk a proper surety bond in the amount of $10,000 and taken the oath of office as prescribed by the State Constitution;
• Sign a declaration that all information on application is correct, that you have read the Michigan Notary Public Act, and that you will perform all notarial acts faithfully.
• Any individual currently serving a term of imprisonment in any state, county or federal correctional facility is prohibited from being appointed or serving as a notary public.

Updated on: 21/06/2024