MI Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization in Michigan 3

Question 1

For a Michigan RON session, what must the notary do if the identity verification process fails?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization

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Proceed anyway if the signer verbally confirms their identity

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Ask a second notary to verify

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Submit the issue to the Secretary of State

Question 2

What type of electronic seal must a Michigan notary use when performing electronic or remote notarizations?

Accepted Answer

An electronic seal that visually replicates the notary's official seal

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A scanned image of their physical seal

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Any digital watermark

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No seal is required for electronic acts

Question 3

Under Michigan RON law, who is responsible for maintaining the audio-video recording of the remote session?

Accepted Answer

The RON technology provider or the notary

Answer

The document signer

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The county clerk's office

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The Secretary of State's office

Question 4

A Michigan notary performing RON must be physically located in which jurisdiction at the time of the act?

Accepted Answer

Within the state of Michigan

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The same state as the document signer

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Any U.S. state

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Any location with internet access

Question 5

Which of the following documents CANNOT be notarized using Michigan's remote online notarization process?

Accepted Answer

Wills requiring witnesses under Michigan law

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Real estate deeds

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Powers of attorney

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Loan documents

Question 6

What additional journal entry requirement applies to Michigan RON notarizations compared to in-person notarizations?

Accepted Answer

The type of identity proofing used must be noted

Answer

No additional requirements

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The signer's social security number must be recorded

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A separate RON-specific journal must be maintained