The Wayne County Clerk Notary Public Services
Notaries public have played a prominent role throughout history.
In Roman times, a notarius was a law keeper and chief archivist.
Today a notary public is an officer appointed by the Michigan Secretary
of State.
Commissioned notaries have power to attest to the authenticity
of a person's signature, to administer oaths, to take affidavits
and to perform other legal acts that are customarily performed
by notaries.
To apply to be a Michigan Notary Public you must be 18 Years of age
and a resident of the county in which you request appointment.
An
application must be completed with your personal information,
any circumstances of any felony convictions and prior notary appointment
[if applicable].
Complete Instructions:
- Complete application for Michigan Notary Public Commission
and complete. [Per Michigan Department of State Office of the
Great Seal "Your Commissioned Name may differ from your full name.
It should match the name you will use on Notorized Documents."]
- File a $10,000.00 Surety Bond with the County Clerks Office
where you reside unless you are not a Resident of Michigan;
in that event you must file in the County where you will do business.
You may obtain a Surety Bond by checking the telephone book for
bonding agencies or insurance companies.
- You will be given the Oath of Office by a Deputy County Clerk;
you must swear or affirm to its contents and you must sign the
application the way you will sign documents you will notarize.
- Pay the $15.00 Fee (Cash or Money Order). You will receive
a receipt and your application, which you will send to the Office
of the Great Seal (within 90 days).
- Mail your completed application to:
Michigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal
7064 Crowner Blvd.
Lansing, Michigan 48918-1750
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You MUST enclose a $10.00 check or money order, payable to: The State of Michigan [do not send cash].
- If your application is approved, your notary commission will
be mailed directly to you at the address you provide on your
application.
Call the Office of the Great Seal at: (517) 373-2531 with any questions
you may have, or you may visit www.michigan.gov/sos
Notary Services...
Office Locations
Cathy M. Garrett
Clerk of Wayne County
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue
2nd floor, Room 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 224-6262
(313) 224-6771
Monday - Friday
8:00 am- 4:30 pm