MI Notary Michigan Notary Seal and Signature Requirements 2

Question 1

What must a Michigan notary include in the notarial certificate in addition to their seal and signature?

Accepted Answer

Their commission expiration date

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The document's title

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The signer's date of birth

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The document's page count

Question 2

May a Michigan notary's seal be used by another person to notarize a document?

Accepted Answer

No, the seal is personal and may only be used by the commissioned notary

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Yes, if authorized by the notary in writing

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Yes, if the notary is unavailable and another notary uses it

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Only with the county clerk's permission

Question 3

Where on a notarial certificate should a Michigan notary place their seal?

Accepted Answer

Near or adjacent to the notary's signature on the certificate

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At the top of the document

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On every page of the document

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In the margin of the first page

Question 4

A notarial act is performed in Michigan but the seal impression is smudged and illegible. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

The notary should re-stamp to produce a clear impression

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The document is still valid regardless of seal quality

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File an amended certificate with the county clerk

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Notify the Secretary of State of the defect

Question 5

When a Michigan notary's commission expires, what must they do with their official seal?

Accepted Answer

Destroy it to prevent unauthorized use

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Return it to the Secretary of State

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Keep it as a personal souvenir

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Transfer it to another notary

Question 6

What county information, if any, must appear on a Michigan notary's seal?

Accepted Answer

No county information is required on the seal

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The county where the notary is commissioned must appear

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The county where the act is performed must appear

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The capital county 'Ingham' must always appear