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NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION INFORMATION
An Application for Michigan Notary Public Appointment must be completed. This
form is available from the County Clerk’s website at
or in the
Clerk’s office.
You must then obtain a surety bond (available through insurance agencies or
bonding companies) in the amount of $10,000 and file it with the county clerk.
The fee for filing at the county is $10.00. At that time, the county clerk will
also administer an Oath of Office, and verify that you have complied with these
requirements by completing the designated area on the completed Notary Public
Application. Your original signature must then be placed on the form, agreeing to all
conditions stated.
After you have fulfilled the filing requirements at the county level, you must then
forward your completed application (with a $10 non-refundable processing fee) to
the following address: Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal, 7064
Crowner Blvd. Lansing, MI 48918. Do not send cash; please send a check or money
order payable to the “State of Michigan”.
Your notary commission certificate will then be mailed directly to your residence
address as indicated on the application form. Your notary commission is not valid until
you receive your certificate of commission in the mail.
ELECTIONS
Register to vote – If you are a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of
age on or before Election Day, and a Michigan resident for at least 30 days, you can
register to vote. Registration may be done in person at any Secretary of State branch
office, the County Clerks office, or your city or township clerk’s office.
Absent Voting – You may vote absentee ballot if you meet at least one of the
statutory reasons for not voting in person. Contact your city, township or village clerk.
They will send you an application to complete and return by mail, or in person at the
local clerk’s office.
CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSING
Applications may be obtained at the Clerk’s office, Sheriff’s Department or any
local police agency. You must be 21 years of age to apply.
Fees: • $105.00 application • $10.00 photos
Beginning December 1, 2015 • $115.00 renewal • $100.00 new application plus
$15.00 for fingerprints
*applications are also available on the County Clerk’s web page.
