MI Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization in Michigan 2

Question 1

A Michigan notary performing RON must use a platform that has been approved by which authority?

Accepted Answer

Secretary of State

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County clerk

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Michigan Supreme Court

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Department of Technology

Question 2

Can a Michigan notary perform a remote online notarization for a signer located in another country?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Michigan RON law permits international signers

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No, RON is limited to signers within the United States

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Only in countries with U.S. notary reciprocity agreements

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Only if the document will be used in Michigan

Question 3

What must a Michigan notary include in their electronic notarial certificate for a RON act?

Accepted Answer

A statement that the act was performed by remote online notarization

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The signer's IP address

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The name of the RON platform used

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The signer's email address

Question 4

Under Michigan law, is a remote online notarization considered legally equivalent to an in-person notarization?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RON is legally equivalent to traditional in-person notarization

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No, RON has fewer legal protections

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Only for real estate documents

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Only if both parties sign a waiver

Question 5

What is the maximum fee a Michigan notary may charge for a remote online notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$25

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$10 (same as in-person)

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$30

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No limit for RON acts

Question 6

Which statement about electronic notarization (ERON) versus remote online notarization (RON) in Michigan is correct?

Accepted Answer

ERON uses electronic documents but the signer must be physically present; RON allows the signer to be remote

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ERON and RON are identical processes

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RON requires the signer to be present; ERON allows remote signers

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Both require the signer to be in a different location