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What are the qualifications to become a Michigan notary public?

You must:

Be at least 18 years old;
Be a Michigan resident or maintain a place of business in Michigan;
Be a U.S. citizen or possess proof of legal presence;
Be a resident of the county (or maintain a principal place of business) in which you request appointment;
Read and write in the English language;
Be free of any felony convictions within the past 10 years;
Have not been convicted of 2 or more misdemeanor offenses involving a violation of the Michigan Notary Public Act within a 12-month period while commissioned, or 3 or more misdemeanor offenses involving a violation of this act within a 5-year period regardless of being commissioned;
Have filed with the appropriate county clerk a proper surety bond in the amount of $10,000 and taken the oath of office as prescribed by the State Constitution;
Sign a declaration that all information on application is correct, that you have read the Michigan Notary Public Act, and that you will perform all notarial acts faithfully.
Any individual currently serving a term of imprisonment in any state, county or federal correctional facility is prohibited from being appointed or serving as a notary public.

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