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Michigan Notary Seal and Signature Requirements Flashcards

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  1. What shape must a Michigan notary's official seal be?

    Answer: Circular or rectangular

    Michigan law permits the notary's official seal to be either circular or rectangular in shape.

  2. Which information MUST appear on a Michigan notary's official seal?

    Answer: The notary's name, 'State of Michigan', and 'Notary Public'

    A Michigan notary seal must display the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public', and 'State of Michigan'.

  3. Must a Michigan notary's official seal include their commission expiration date?

    Answer: No, the expiration date is not required on the seal itself

    Michigan law does not require the commission expiration date to appear on the notary's official seal.

  4. What type of seal impression must a Michigan notary use—inked stamp or embossing?

    Answer: Either an inked stamp or an embossing seal

    Michigan law allows notaries to use either an inked (rubber stamp) seal or an embossing (crimping) seal for official acts.

  5. What should a Michigan notary do if their official seal is lost or stolen?

    Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and obtain a new seal

    If a notary's seal is lost or stolen, they should notify the Secretary of State and obtain a replacement seal promptly.

  6. Is a Michigan notary's signature alone (without a seal) sufficient to authenticate a notarial act?

    Answer: No, both the signature and seal are required

    Michigan requires both the notary's official seal impression and signature to properly authenticate a notarial act.

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