MI Notary Michigan Notary Appointment and Qualifications 3

Question 1

How must a Michigan notary sign official notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

Exactly as their name appears on their commission

Answer

Using any signature they prefer

Answer

With their initials and last name

Answer

With a digital signature only

Question 2

What happens to a Michigan notary commission if the notary is convicted of a felony?

Accepted Answer

The commission is immediately revoked

Answer

The commission is automatically suspended

Answer

Nothing until the next renewal

Answer

The notary is fined but may continue

Question 3

A Michigan notary who is an attorney may apply for what type of additional notarial authority?

Accepted Answer

No additional authority is available

Answer

Extended commission

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Apostille authority

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Authentication officer status

Question 4

What is required when a Michigan notary renews their commission?

Accepted Answer

Submitting a new application, bond, and oath

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Only paying the renewal fee

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Passing a notary exam

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Obtaining a new seal automatically

Question 5

Which statement about Michigan notary authority is correct?

Accepted Answer

Michigan notaries may only act within Michigan's geographic boundaries

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Notaries may notarize documents in other states if commissioned in Michigan

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Michigan notaries may act in Wisconsin by reciprocal agreement

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Notary authority extends to U.S. territories automatically

Question 6

What is the application fee for a Michigan notary public commission?

Accepted Answer

$10

Answer

$5

Answer

$15

Answer

$30