MI Notary Michigan Notary Seal and Signature Requirements

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Circular or rectangular

Answer

Circular only

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Rectangular only

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Any shape the notary prefers

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The notary's name, address, and commission number

Answer

The notary's name and county only

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The notary's commission expiration date only

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Yes, the expiration date is required on the seal

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Only for seals used on real estate documents

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Only if the notary requests it

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Either an inked stamp or an embossing seal

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Only an inked rubber stamp

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Only an embosser (crimper)

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Only a pre-printed adhesive seal

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and obtain a new seal

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Continue using a new seal with no notification required

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Report to the county clerk only

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Resign their commission immediately

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

No, both the signature and seal are required

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Yes, the signature alone is sufficient

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Only for jurats, not acknowledgments

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Only if the notary's name is typed below the signature