The Office of the Great Seal is authorized on behalf of the State of Michigan to certify and issue Certificates of Authority for:

1. Michigan Notary Public notarized documents. Documents must be complete and contain original signatures.
2. Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Death, or Divorce) - Certified copies from one of the following: 
   -  A Michigan County Clerk (check the government section of telephone directory for number)
   -  The Michigan State Registrar (517) 335-8666 
   -  City Clerks in the counties of Wayne, Macomb and Oakland only
3. Certified Copies of Articles of Incorporation issued from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.