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# Michigan - Online Notary Registration

# How to Become a Remote Online Notary in Michigan

Once you have met all the [requirements to become a traditional notary in Michigan](https://bluenotary.us/how-to-become-a-notary-public-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](https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/List_of_Vendors_696441_7.pdf). Easy, BlueNotary!
* Provide the MI SOS office a completed  [ELECTRONIC & REMOTE NOTARY REQUEST FOR CHANGE APPLICATION](https://www.michigan.gov/sos/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/31lawens/E_and_Remote_Notary_Request_for_Change.pdf?rev=505d2083bebb4469bad25c3e51679230). 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.

Click here for more detailed info on [How to Become an Online Notary in Michigan](https://bluenotary.us/how-to-become-an-online-notary-in-michigan/)

### 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.