Notary Public Information Page
To qualify to become a notary, an individual must be at least 18 years old; a resident of the State of Michigan or if you are a non-Michigan resident maintain a principal place of business in the State; U.S. citizen or proof of legal presence; read and write in English; and be free of any felony/misdemeanor convictions, and other violations as described in the law.
Apply in Person (For a new or renewal notary application)
- CLICK HERE to use the online notary application.
- Then CLICK HERE to make an appointment to visit the Macomb County Clerk's Office Vital Records Department at 120 N Main in Mount Clemens.
Detailed Application Process (Click arrow to expand)
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When applying to become a notary, you will need the following:
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Acquire a surety bond in the sum of $10,000 from a surety agent licensed to do business in this state. You can search for licensed agencies at www.michigan.gov/difs. More information on the Surety Bond can be found on the Secretary of State's website. A surety must be licensed to do business in this state.
Please Note: Notaries are required to obtain a $10,000.00 surety bond and file it at the office of the county clerk in the county where you live in. The cost of a surety bond will vary -- generally between $50.00 to $100.00.
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Once you have obtained your $10,000 surety bond and power of attorney, sign the two lines where it states "principle" with your notary name in front of a notary public.
Apply in Person (For a new or renewal notary application)
- CLICK HERE to use the online notary application.
- Then CLICK HERE to make an appointment to visit the Macomb County Clerk's Office Vital Records Department at 120 N Main in Mount Clemens.
Final Steps
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The application, with our seal on it, should be mailed to the Great Seal within 90 days, along with the required $10 application fee made payable to the "State of Michigan."
Michigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal
7064 Crowner Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48918Or you can apply online:
CLICK HERE to login and upload your completed County application using the State's web site and pay $10.00 filing fee by credit card or electronic check.
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The Office of the Great Seal within the Secretary of State shall review the application and may conduct a background check.
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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.
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When the Secretary of State approves an application, the applicant receives their notary commission by email. Please check all spam folders.
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The appointment would expire on his or her birthday between six and seven years after the date of appointment.
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PLEASE NOTE: You cannot notarize documents until you receive your commission from the Great Seal.
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CLICK HERE to check the status of your appointment.
FEES
- $10.00 -- bond filing fee.
- Method of payments accepted: cash, check, VISA, Mastercard and Discover.
- Please make checks payable to: "Macomb County Clerk.
IMPORTANT LINKS
- Michigan Notary Public Search
- Out-of-State Notary Public Search
- Notary Public Information section of the Michigan Secretary of State's website.
- "Becoming A Notary Handbook"
- Frequently Asked Questions
Reporting Change/Corrections: To report changes, use the Request for Notice of Change form. This form is used to report changes to one's name, residence and/or business address. There is no need to reapply and there is no charge to correct our records.