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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.
Sample Michigan Notary Practice Questions
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1Which Michigan official or body commissions notaries public in Michigan?
2What is the name of the principal statute governing notaries public in Michigan?
3What is the term length of a Michigan notary public commission?
4Does Michigan require an applicant to pass a written state notary examination before being commissioned?
5What is the minimum age to become a notary public in Michigan?
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?
7What is the amount of the surety bond a Michigan notary applicant must file with the county clerk?
8With which official is the Michigan notary surety bond filed, and who administers the oath of office?
9Which category of applicant is exempt from filing the $10,000 surety bond with the county clerk?
10What is the nonrefundable processing fee the State charges to process a Michigan notary application?
About the Michigan Notary Exam
A Michigan notary public is an impartial officer commissioned by the Secretary of State under the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts (MiLONA) to verify identities and witness signings to help prevent fraud. Michigan requires no written exam, but every prospective notary must learn MiLONA's rules on bonds, fees, certificates, and prohibited acts.
Exam sponsor: Michigan Secretary of State, Office of the Great Seal. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
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Time Limit
No state exam; this practice test is self-paced
Passing Score
No state passing score; aim for 85%+ on this practice test before applying
Exam / Certification Fees
$10 nonrefundable state processing fee (plus a county filing fee, commonly ~$10)
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Qualifications, Commissioning & Bond
Eligibility, the $10,000 surety bond filed with the county clerk, oath of office, $10 state processing fee, the 6-to-7-year term ending on the notary's birthday, and renewal.
Notarial Acts, Certificates & Identification
Acknowledgments vs. jurats, oaths and affirmations, witnessing signatures, personal appearance, satisfactory evidence of identity, and prescribed Secretary of State certificate forms.
Seal, Stamp & Required Statements
Optional seal/stamp, MCL 55.287 required statements, signing exactly as commissioned, the out-of-county 'Acting in the County of' rule, and the embosser-only prohibition.
Fees, Liability & Recordkeeping
The $10 maximum fee per act, mandatory fee disclosure, negotiated travel fees, bond liability for official misconduct, optional E&O insurance, and journal rules.
Remote & Electronic Notarization
RON authorized in 2018, approved-vendor platforms, identity proofing and credential analysis, the single remote journal with 10-year retention, and remote ink notarization status.
Prohibited Acts, UPL & Discipline
Conflict of interest, prohibited family-relationship notarizations, unauthorized practice of law, suspension for noncompliance, and civil and felony penalties.
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No state passing score; aim for 85%+ on this practice test before applying
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: No state exam; this practice test is self-paced
- Exam / certification fees: $10 nonrefundable state processing fee (plus a county filing fee, commonly ~$10) Official sources
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Michigan Notary: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pass an exam to become a notary in Michigan?
No. Michigan does not require a written notary exam or a state-approved education course. You must meet eligibility requirements, file a $10,000 surety bond and oath with your county clerk, and apply to the Secretary of State with a $10 processing fee. This practice test helps you learn the law that governs your duties.
How long does a Michigan notary commission last?
A Michigan notary commission runs for a 6-to-7-year period that ends on the notary's birthday. If you are commissioned before your birthday that year, the term is 6 years from your next birthday; if after, it is 7 years. It is never less than 6 nor more than 7 years.
What does it cost to become a Michigan notary?
You pay a $10 nonrefundable state processing fee to the Secretary of State and a county filing fee (commonly about $10, higher in some large counties). You also buy a $10,000 surety bond, whose premium is usually a modest fraction of the bond amount. A seal, journal, and errors-and-omissions insurance are optional extras.
How much can a Michigan notary charge per notarial act?
Michigan law (MCL 55.285) caps the fee at $10.00 per individual transaction or notarial act. You may charge less but never more, and you must either display a fee sign or advise the signer of the fee before performing the act. A separate travel fee may be agreed upon in advance.
Can a Michigan notary certify a copy of a document?
No. A Michigan notary cannot certify or notarize that a record is an original or a true copy of another record. Instead, the notary can notarize a signer's sworn statement about a copy, but the notary may not make the true-copy determination.
Can I perform remote online notarizations in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan authorized remote online notarization in 2018. After you are commissioned, you must select a Secretary of State-approved RON platform, notify the Secretary of State of your platform using the change form, and keep a single remote-notary journal for at least 10 years. Remote ink notarization is not a standing authorized practice.