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NOTARY
SERVICES
- The County Clerk's Office offers notary services to the public.
- Valid photo identification is required.
- The document to be notarized must be signed in front of the
Notary.
- The fee for notarization is $3 per document.
NOTARY
APPLICANTS
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Applicants must apply
in the county of residence or if you are an out-of-state resident,
apply in the county in which you are employed.
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An Application for
Michigan Notary Public Appointment must be completed. This
form is available from the County Clerk or from the Michigan
Department of State website by
clicking here.
- You must obtain a surety bond (available through insurance agencies
or bonding companies) in the amount of $10,000 and file with your
County Clerk. The fee for filing a bond is $10 (non-refundable
fee). Payment can be made by cash, check or money order
payable to the Clinton County Clerk, or by Debit Card. (NOTE:
An additional $2.50 service fee will be charged for payment by
Debit Card.)
- When filing your bond, the county clerk will also administer
an Oath of Office as prescribed by the State Constitution, and
verify that you have complied with the requirements by completing
the designated area and placing the county seal on the application.
You shall sign the application, agreeing to all conditions stated.
- After you have fulfilled the filing requirements with the county,
forward your completed application with a $10 non-refundable processing
fee payable to "State of Michigan" (check or money order,
no cash) to the following address: Michigan Department of State,
Office of the Great Seal, 7064 Crowner Blvd. Lansing, MI 48918.
If you prefer, the County Clerk's Office can forward your application
and check.
- Your notary commission certificate will be mailed directly
to your residence address as indicated on the application form.
Your notary commission is not valid until you have received your
certificate of commission in the mail.
- Notary Commission is valid for at least 6 years and no more
than 7 years.
LICENSED
ATTORNEYS
- As of April 1, 2007 licensed attorneys are not required to file
a surety bond with the County Clerk.
- You must complete an application, take an Oath of Office administered
by the County Clerk's Office and pay a $10 non-refundable processing
fee. Applications are available at the County Clerk's Office
or from the Michigan Department of State website by clicking
here.
- Submit your completed application to the Michigan Department
of State, Office of the Great Seal, 7064 Crowner Blvd. Lansing,
MI 48918 with a $10 non-refundable processing fee. If you
prefer, the County Clerk's Office can forward your application
and check.
RENEWALS
- Applicants shall follow the same process as appling for a new
commission.
- Persuant to MCL 55.279 a Licensed Attorney will be notified
by the Office of the Great Seal 90 days before expiration to renew
their commission. Attorneys are exempt from taking the Oath
of Office with the County Clerk at the time of renewal.
CHANGE
OF NAME/ADDRESS
** There is no need to reapply
- There is no fee for an information change.
DUPLICATE
CERTIFICATE
- If you have lost your Notary Certificate and need to replace
it, complete this form Request
for Duplicate/Notice of Change and submit to the Office of
the Great Seal.
- $10 non-refundable processing fee.
For further information
please visit the Secretary of State's website at www.michigan.gov/sos.
Rev.4/5/07
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