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Michigan's notary laws haven't been updated in several ways


Michigan's notary laws haven't been updated in several ways, including:

Electronic and remote notarization

In 2018, Michigan amended its laws to allow electronic and remote notarization. The Secretary of State can authorize vendor systems and platforms to conduct these notarizations. 

  1. Remote electronic notarization standards
  2. The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) has adopted standards for remote electronic notarization.
These standards include: 

  • Verifying the signer's identity using multiple methods 
  • Ensuring the security and privacy of audio-video communication 
  • Requiring businesses to produce an audit trail for each remote online notarial act 
  • Notary public signature
  • Notaries must sign their name exactly as it appears on their application for commission. 
  • Notary public information

Notaries must print, type, stamp, or otherwise imprint the following information near their signature:

Their name 

The statement "Notary public, State of Michigan, County of __________" 

The statement "My commission expires __________" 

The date the notarial act was performed 

Acknowledgment of parentage forms

House Bill 5214 modifies the law regarding Acknowledgment of parentage forms Read House Bill 5214.  

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Investigations

Karen Drew, Anchor/Reporter

Published: 

Michigan notary program faces allegations of outdated practices

Read full story: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/investigations/2024/05/07/michigan-notary-program-faces-allegations-of-outdated-practices/


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Disclosure: I am not licensed to practice law or give legal advice.
However, I can help you with a variety of notary services.

The information in this blog is not intended to be legal advice.
If you have a question about a specific notary law or regulation,
please consult an attorney in your state.

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