MI NOTARY Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. For a Michigan remote online notarization, what technology requirement must be met? → Real-time audio-video communication
2. If a Michigan notary charges a fee for a notarial act, what information related to the fee should appear in the notary journal? → The amount of the fee charged
3. What process does a Michigan notary performing RON use to verify the remote signer's identity? → Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or credential analysis
4. What must a Michigan notary do if a signer refuses to provide any form of identification and is not personally known to the notary? → Refuse to perform the notarization
5. If a Michigan notary suspects that the identification presented by a signer is fraudulent, the notary should: → Refuse to perform the notarization
6. A signer presents an expired U.S. passport as their only form of identification. How should a Michigan notary respond? → Refuse the notarization because the passport is no longer valid
7. How can a Michigan notary minimize the risk of liability when notarizing a document? → By thoroughly following state laws and best practices for notarial acts
8. Can a Michigan notary notarize documents in any county of the state? → Yes, a Michigan notary commission is valid statewide
9. For a Michigan RON session, what must the notary do if the identity verification process fails? → Refuse to perform the notarization
10. A Michigan notary performs 10 acknowledgments in a single session for one client. What is the maximum they may charge? → $100 for the session
11. How long must a Michigan notary retain the audio-video recording of a remote online notarization? → 10 years
12. What county information, if any, must appear on a Michigan notary's seal? → No county information is required on the seal
13. A signer presents a current Michigan Enhanced Driver's License to a notary. How should the notary treat this document? → Accept it as valid identification if it is current and not expired
14. What does the term 'venue' refer to in a Michigan notarial certificate? → The state and county where the notarial act was performed
15. What bond amount is required for a Michigan notary public? → $10,000
16. What is the time frame within which a Notary Public in Michigan must notify the Secretary of State's office of an address change? → 30 days
17. When a signer cannot produce acceptable identification, which alternative method may a Michigan notary use to establish identity? → A credible witness personally known to the notary
18. Under Michigan law, a notary who notarizes their own signature on a document is committing which violation? → An unlawful act that could result in criminal charges and revocation
19. What is the term length for a Michigan notary public commission? → 4 years
20. What type of seal impression must a Michigan notary use—inked stamp or embossing? → Either an inked stamp or an embossing seal
21. Which of the following best describes a Michigan notary's fee for performing a jurat? → Up to $10 per jurat
22. Under Michigan law, what is the penalty for a notary who knowingly makes a false notarial act? → Criminal prosecution for a misdemeanor or felony and revocation of commission
23. A signer presents a current U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) to a Michigan notary. The notary should: → Accept it as valid identification if it contains a photo and is currently valid
24. Which of the following is a requirement for becoming a Notary Public in Michigan? → Must be resident in Michigan
25. What type of electronic seal must a Michigan notary use when performing electronic or remote notarizations? → An electronic seal that visually replicates the notary's official seal
26. What does Michigan law require a notary to do if a document signer appears to be under duress or coerced? → Refuse to perform the notarization
27. When did Michigan authorize remote online notarization? → 2020
28. Which Michigan government office has authority to investigate complaints against notaries public? → Michigan Secretary of State
29. A Michigan notary who is an attorney may apply for what type of additional notarial authority? → No additional authority is available
30. Which of the following best describes the primary role of a Notary Public in Michigan? → To act as an impartial witness