Michigan Notary Appointment and Qualifications Flashcards

How must a Michigan notary sign official notarial acts?

Answer: Exactly as their name appears on their commission

A Michigan notary must sign notarial acts using the exact name as it appears on their commission.

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

Answer: The commission is immediately revoked

A felony conviction results in the immediate revocation of a Michigan notary's commission.

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

Answer: No additional authority is available

Michigan law does not provide a separate category of expanded notarial authority specifically for attorneys beyond the standard notary commission.

What is required when a Michigan notary renews their commission?

Answer: Submitting a new application, bond, and oath

Renewing a Michigan notary commission requires submitting a new application along with a new bond and oath of office.

Which statement about Michigan notary authority is correct?

Answer: Michigan notaries may only act within Michigan's geographic boundaries

A Michigan notary commission authorizes notarial acts only within the state of Michigan's physical boundaries.

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

Answer: $10

The Michigan Secretary of State charges a $10 filing fee for a notary public commission application.