Online notary in Michigan

Michigan remote notarization uses state-approved technology and requires remote journal and recording retention.

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Michigan notary requirements

Responsible office: Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal.

State authorization and ONC account setup are separate. The guidance below covers the named requirements; use the linked official instructions for your application and the particular notarial act.

Maintain the underlying commission

Complete the current commission process and applicable county bond filing and oath. Michigan-licensed attorneys have the stated bond exception. Use the expiration issued by the Department, not the date printed on a surety bond.

Use approved remote technology

Only state-approved remote platforms may be used. Follow the Department’s electronic/remote notification process for the chosen system and confirm your technology information before acting. ONC is named in the state’s approved-vendor document.

Keep the journal and recording

Retain the remote journal for at least ten years after its last entry and the audio/visual record for at least ten years after the act. Notify the Secretary of the journal location when no longer commissioned. Plan custody and access before changing providers or closing an account.

Location, documents and acceptance

Use Michigan’s remote-notarization and identification rules and the approved system for the act. Confirm the notary’s location, signer eligibility, document requirements and recipient acceptance.

A signer’s residence does not by itself determine a notary’s authority. An eligible out-of-state notary’s service is a separate question from a locally commissioned notary’s authority. Ask the document recipient about acceptance, witnesses, originals and recording requirements before scheduling.

Official requirements and application resources

ONC setup

The Michigan approved-vendor document names Online Notary Center. Confirm your required state notification and ONC account setup before performing remote acts.

State education, platform training, insurance, credentials and subscription charges serve different purposes. Confirm the current ONC onboarding materials, supported digital-certificate issuers and any account upload requirements with support. A PKI digital certificate, an electronic signature, an electronic seal and a completed notarial certificate are distinct items.

ONC’s remote workflow uses identity verification and live audio-video communication. The permitted identity methods depend on the applicable state rules and supported workflow; KBA is not every state’s only lawful method. A platform journal or storage service does not remove the notary’s custody, retention, backup or access duties. Confirm arrangements for exports and records after account closure before relying on the service.

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ONC pricing

ONC subscription and transaction charges are separate from government application fees, state education, bonds, insurance and digital credentials. Confirm state eligibility and the supported workflow before purchasing.

Notary Essentials is also shown at checkout: $14.95 per month, billed annually at $179.40. Confirm its current transaction terms with support before choosing a plan.

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Notary Professional

$19.95Per month, billed annually
$239.40 annual subscription

Professional RON transactions: $9.95 per document, including one seal and one signer. Additional seals: $4.00 each. Additional signers: $4.00 each.

These RON transaction charges are additional to the subscription. Confirm IPEN and eSignature access and charges separately. Review the billing cycle, total charge and renewal terms at checkout.

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Notary Enterprise

Custom pricing

Discuss your organization’s notaries, eligible jurisdictions, transaction volume and workflow.

Michigan notary FAQs

What is the remote-notary process in Michigan?

Michigan remote notarization uses state-approved technology and requires remote journal and recording retention.

How long does the Michigan authorization last?

A Michigan commission runs six to seven years and ends on the notary’s birthday. Use the exact expiration on the state-issued commission and renew through the Department’s current process.

Can a signer be outside Michigan?

Use Michigan’s remote-notarization and identification rules and the approved system for the act. Confirm the notary’s location, signer eligibility, document requirements and recipient acceptance.

Does an ONC plan authorize me to notarize remotely?

No. State commissioning, any required remote or electronic authorization, and the applicable provider requirements are separate from an ONC subscription. Confirm the workflow with support before purchasing a plan.