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Key Facts: Michigan Notary Exam

$10,000

Surety bond filed with the county clerk before commissioning

Michigan Law on Notarial Acts (MiLONA)

$10.00

Maximum fee a Michigan notary may charge per notarial act

MCL 55.285(7)

6-7 years

Commission term, ending on the notary's birthday

Michigan Secretary of State, Notary Services

No exam

Michigan requires no written notary exam or state course

Michigan Secretary of State, Notary Services

2018

Year Michigan authorized remote online notarization

P.A. 330 & 360 of 2018 (HB 5811)

$10

Nonrefundable state processing fee for the notary application

MCL 55.281 / Michigan Secretary of State

Michigan commissions notaries through the Secretary of State for a 6-to-7-year term that ends on the notary's birthday, with no mandatory written exam. Applicants must be 18+, file a $10,000 surety bond with the county clerk, take an oath, and pay a $10 state processing fee. A Michigan notary may charge no more than $10 per notarial act, cannot certify true copies, and can perform remote online notarizations only on Secretary of State-approved platforms.

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1Which Michigan official or body commissions notaries public in Michigan?
A.The clerk of the county probate court
B.The Michigan Secretary of State (Office of the Great Seal)
C.The Michigan Lieutenant Governor
D.The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Explanation: Under Michigan's Law on Notarial Acts (MiLONA, P.A. 238 of 2003), the Secretary of State, through the Office of the Great Seal, qualifies, appoints, and regulates notaries public. The notary commission itself is issued by the Secretary of State, not a court or county official.
2What is the name of the principal statute governing notaries public in Michigan?
A.The Uniform Notary Act
B.Michigan's Law on Notarial Acts (MiLONA), P.A. 238 of 2003
C.The Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA)
D.The Michigan Notary Commission Code of 1998
Explanation: Michigan notaries are governed by the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts (MiLONA), Public Act 238 of 2003, as amended, codified at MCL 55.261 et seq. It provides for the qualification, appointment, and regulation of notaries by the Secretary of State.
3What is the term length of a Michigan notary public commission?
A.Not less than 6 nor more than 7 years, ending on the notary's birthday
B.Exactly 5 years, expiring on December 31
C.Exactly 4 years from the date of appointment
D.10 years, renewable indefinitely
Explanation: A Michigan notary commission runs for a 6-to-7-year period that ends on the notary's birthday. If commissioned before the birthday that year, the term is 6 years from the next birthday; if after, it is 7 years. The term is never less than 6 nor more than 7 years.
4Does Michigan require an applicant to pass a written state notary examination before being commissioned?
A.No, Michigan does not require a written notary exam or a state-approved course
B.Yes, but only for remote online notaries
C.Yes, a 50-question proctored exam with a 70% passing score
D.Yes, an oral exam administered by the county clerk
Explanation: Michigan does not mandate a written notary examination or a state-approved education course to be commissioned. The applicant must meet eligibility requirements, file a $10,000 bond, take an oath, and submit the application and processing fee. A practice test like this one helps a prospective notary learn MiLONA even though no exam is required.
5What is the minimum age to become a notary public in Michigan?
A.16 years old
B.25 years old
C.21 years old
D.18 years old
Explanation: An applicant for a Michigan notary commission must be at least 18 years of age. This is one of the basic eligibility requirements under MiLONA, along with residency, legal presence, and the ability to read and write English.
6A person who lives in Ohio but operates a business in Wayne County, Michigan, wants a Michigan notary commission. Are they eligible based on residency?
A.No, only Michigan residents may ever be commissioned
B.No, non-residents must wait until they establish Michigan residency for one year
C.Yes, but only if they also register to vote in Michigan
D.Yes, a non-resident who maintains a principal place of business in a Michigan county may be commissioned in that county
Explanation: Michigan allows applicants who are either residents of a Michigan county or who maintain a principal place of business in a Michigan county to be commissioned in that county. A non-resident business owner in Wayne County therefore qualifies on the residency element.
7What is the amount of the surety bond a Michigan notary applicant must file with the county clerk?
A.$5,000
B.$7,500
C.$10,000
D.$25,000
Explanation: Michigan requires applicants to file a $10,000 surety bond with the clerk of the county in which they reside or maintain a principal place of business. The bond protects the public from financial harm caused by a notary's official misconduct.
8With which official is the Michigan notary surety bond filed, and who administers the oath of office?
A.The Secretary of State by mail
B.The county clerk of the applicant's county
C.The local circuit court judge
D.A licensed insurance agent
Explanation: Before applying to the Secretary of State, the applicant files the $10,000 surety bond with the county clerk and takes the constitutional oath of office, which the county clerk administers. The clerk completes a portion of the application verifying these steps.
9Which category of applicant is exempt from filing the $10,000 surety bond with the county clerk?
A.Applicants over age 65
B.Government employees
C.Licensed Michigan attorneys
D.Applicants renewing a commission
Explanation: Since April 1, 2007, licensed Michigan attorneys are not required to file the surety bond. They must still file an oath of office with the county clerk and otherwise comply with MiLONA.
10What is the nonrefundable processing fee the State charges to process a Michigan notary application?
A.$75.00
B.$20.00
C.$50.00
D.$10.00
Explanation: The application to the Secretary of State must be accompanied by a $10.00 nonrefundable processing fee, payable to the State of Michigan. One dollar of each fee is deposited into the notary education and training fund.

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