Michigan Department of State — Office of the Great Seal handles the verified commission route. The captured fee basis is $10 state processing fee plus county filing and oath charges, generally $10 to $20, the term is Approximately 6 to 7 years, expiring on the notary’s birthday, and the bond rule is $10,000 surety bond; qualifying licensed attorneys are exempt.
Michigan notary fee, term, bond, and authority
- Responsible authority
- Michigan Department of State — Office of the Great Seal
- Application fee
- $10 state processing fee plus county filing and oath charges, generally $10 to $20
- Commission term
- Approximately 6 to 7 years, expiring on the notary’s birthday
- Bond requirement
- $10,000 surety bond; qualifying licensed attorneys are exempt
- Training or exam
- No statewide precommission course or exam is listed for the traditional commission
- Jurisdiction
- Michigan (MI)
Who can apply for a Michigan notary commission
Be at least 18, be a Michigan resident or maintain a principal place of business in Michigan, and meet felony restrictions.
How to apply
Review the current official requirements
Open the verified public source and confirm the correct commission category, application window, fee, and supporting documents.
Complete required education, exam, or background steps
No statewide precommission course or exam is listed for the traditional commission.
Prepare the bond and application package
$10,000 surety bond; qualifying licensed attorneys are exempt. Obtain any required seal, oath, identification, endorsements, or county paperwork only after confirming the official instructions.
Submit through the correct authority
Obtain the bond, file the application and oath with the county clerk, then send the processed application to the Department of State.
Important conditions and exceptions
Bond premiums, education, examination, fingerprinting, background checks, county recording, seals, journals, technology providers, and shipping can be separate. The official authority—not this website—determines eligibility and whether an application is complete.
Traditional, electronic, and remote notarization are not always the same commission
This page maps the standard public commission route. Electronic or remote online notarization may require a current traditional commission, separate registration or endorsement, approved technology, identity proofing, recording retention, and additional fees. Use the official source before offering remote services.
Source verification
Authority, fee, term, bond, training, and exception claims are mapped to the identified public source.
- Michigan Department of State — Office of the Great SealOfficial application, commission, or handbook sourceOpen official source ↗
- National Association of Secretaries of StateNationwide notary authority directorynass.org ↗
Michigan notary commission answers
Who commissions notaries in Michigan?
Michigan Department of State — Office of the Great Seal.
How much is the Michigan notary application?
$10 state processing fee plus county filing and oath charges, generally $10 to $20.
How long does a Michigan notary commission last?
Approximately 6 to 7 years, expiring on the notary’s birthday.
Does Michigan require a notary bond?
$10,000 surety bond; qualifying licensed attorneys are exempt.
Is training or an exam required in Michigan?
No statewide precommission course or exam is listed for the traditional commission.
Can SecretaryOfStateUSA.com issue a Michigan notary commission?
No. This private directory does not accept applications, issue commissions, sell bonds, or provide legal advice.