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

Answer

RON platforms used by Michigan notaries must meet standards set and approved by the Michigan Secretary of State.

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

Answer

Michigan's RON statute allows notarizations for signers located outside the United States, provided all other requirements are met.

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

Answer

The notarial certificate for a RON act must include a statement indicating that the notarization was performed using remote online notarization.

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

Answer

Michigan law expressly states that a RON act carries the same legal force and effect as a traditional in-person notarial act.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

$25

Answer

Michigan law sets the maximum fee for a remote online notarial act at $25, which is higher than the standard in-person fee.

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