Electronic and Remote Notarization in Michigan Flashcards

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

Answer: Secretary of State

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

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

Answer: Yes, Michigan RON law permits international signers

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

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

Answer: A statement that the act was performed by remote online notarization

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: $25

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

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

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

Electronic notarization (ERON) means the notary and signer are physically together but use electronic documents, while RON allows the signer to be in a different location.