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Obtain and Read Current Notary Public Statutes
Fill out your application including all required information. Obtain a $10,000 surety bond

File surety bond with your county clerk

Pay $10 nonrefundable filing fee

Take oath

 Mail application to the Secretary of State

Include $10 nonrefundable application processing fee

 Receive wallet-sized commission certificate in mail upon application approval Read the Michigan Notary Public Act (2003 PA 238)

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