Do I need a notary for this public commission application?

No. The application has no notary block; the instructions say to take the surety bond and application to the county clerk’s office, where the clerk administers an oath.

How do I submit the application?

After taking the application and surety bond to the county clerk’s office for filing and an oath, submit the original application and $10 filing fee online or by mail to the Office of the Great Seal.

What information does the application request?

It asks for identifying and contact details, residence and business information, prior commission history, and information about convictions, along with eligibility certifications and a signature.

What must I do before submitting the application?

The instructions say to obtain a $10,000 surety bond for a six- or seven-year term and take it with the completed application to the county clerk’s office. An attorney in good standing does not need to obtain and file a bond.

Arenac County, MI · Arenac County

No notary required

Public Commission Application and Instructions

Applicants use this form to seek a public commission, provide personal and eligibility information, and submit it with the required bond process and filing fee.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Arenac County · Arenac County, Arenac County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: arenaccountymi.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application is for people seeking appointment and commission as a public notary. It requests identifying and contact details, residence and business information, prior commission history, and answers about convictions; applicants also certify their eligibility and sign. The instructions require a surety bond and an oath at the county clerk’s office before the completed original and filing fee are submitted to the Office of the Great Seal.

Who needs it

People applying for a public commission complete this application and follow its bond, county-clerk oath, and filing instructions.

How to submit it

Take the completed application and surety bond to the county clerk’s office for filing and an oath, then submit the original application and $10 filing fee online or by mail to the Office of the Great Seal, 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48918.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the applicant signs it, and the instructions require a county clerk to administer an oath when filing the surety bond.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the application and instructions from this page.
2
Complete the Application
Fill it out clearly and completely; use “None” or “N/A” where information does not apply.
3
Prepare the Bond and Oath
Obtain the required surety bond and take it with the completed application to the county clerk’s office for filing and an oath.
4
Submit the Application
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 this public commission application?: No. The application has no notary block; the instructions say to take the surety bond and application to the county clerk’s office, where the clerk administers an oath.
How do I submit the application?: After taking the application and surety bond to the county clerk’s office for filing and an oath, submit the original application and $10 filing fee online or by mail to the Office of the Great Seal.
What information does the application request?: It asks for identifying and contact details, residence and business information, prior commission history, and information about convictions, along with eligibility certifications and a signature.
What must I do before submitting the application?: The instructions say to obtain a $10,000 surety bond for a six- or seven-year term and take it with the completed application to the county clerk’s office. An attorney in good standing does not need to obtain and file a bond.

Need something notarized?

This Public Commission Application and Instructions doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.