Alcona County, MI · Alcona County
Notary Public Commission Application and Instructions
This application is for people seeking a notary public commission who complete it and submit it to the Office of the Great Seal.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Alcona County · Alcona County, Alcona County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- alconacountymi.com
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use this application to seek a notary public commission or reappointment. The instructions say applicants must first take the completed application and surety bond to the county clerk’s office, unless they are licensed attorneys, who must swear an oath there without filing a bond. The form requests identifying and contact information, eligibility details, prior commission history, and a signed certification.
Who needs it
People applying for a notary public commission or reappointment complete this form and follow the county clerk and Office of the Great Seal steps.
How to submit it
Submit online or mail the original completed application and $10 filing fee to the Office of the Great Seal, 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48918. The form also lists email assistance at [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; applicants must take an oath at the county clerk’s office, and licensed attorneys must swear an oath there without filing a bond.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the application and instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill it out clearly and completely; use “None” or “N/A” where needed.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Obtain a $10,000 surety bond unless you are a licensed attorney, then take the bond and application to the county clerk’s office for the oath.
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Submit to the State Office
Submit the original completed application and $10 filing fee online or by mail to the Office of the Great Seal.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Notary Public Commission Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. Applicants must take an oath at the county clerk’s office; licensed attorneys must also swear an oath there, but do not file a bond.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit online or mail the original completed application and $10 filing fee to the Office of the Great Seal at 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48918.
- What do I need to do before submitting the application?
- The instructions say to obtain a $10,000 surety bond, then take the bond and completed application to the county clerk’s office. Licensed attorneys do not need a bond but must swear an oath there.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for your name, identification and contact details, residence and business information, eligibility responses, prior commission history, and a signed certification.