How do I submit the application?

Take the completed application and bond to the county clerk’s office, then mail the original application and $10 filing fee to the Office of the Great Seal at the address listed in the instructions.

What information does the application request?

It asks for identifying and contact information, residence and business details, attorney status, and answers about criminal history and previous commissions.

Do attorneys need to file a surety bond?

The instructions say an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan does not need to obtain and file a surety bond, but must file an oath with the county clerk.

Lake County, MI · Lake County

No notary required

Application for Notary Commission and Attorney Reappointment

This application is for people seeking a notary commission or attorney reappointment who must complete the form and file it through the county clerk.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Applicants provide identifying and contact details, answer questions about their eligibility and prior commissions, and sign a certification. The instructions say to take the completed application and surety bond to the county clerk for filing and an oath; attorneys in good standing do not need a bond but must file an oath. Applicants then mail the original application and filing fee to the Office of the Great Seal.

Who needs it

People applying for a notary commission or attorney reappointment complete this application and follow its county clerk and state filing instructions.

How to submit it

Take the completed application and surety bond to the county clerk’s office; attorneys in good standing do not need a bond but must file an oath. Mail the original application and $10 filing fee to the Office of the Great Seal, 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48918.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the instructions say the county clerk administers the oath and files the bond, or administers the oath for attorneys.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the application and read the instructions before completing it.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the requested information clearly and completely; use “None” or “N/A” when a field does not apply.
3
Gather the Bond
Obtain a $10,000 surety bond for a six- or seven-year term unless you are an attorney in good standing.
4
Visit the County Clerk
Take the completed application and bond to the county clerk’s office; attorneys must file an oath there.
5
Mail the Application
Mail the original application and $10 filing fee to the Office of the Great Seal at the address in the instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application is signed without a notary; the instructions say the county clerk administers the oath and files the bond, or administers the oath for attorneys.
How do I submit the application?: Take the completed application and bond to the county clerk’s office, then mail the original application and $10 filing fee to the Office of the Great Seal at the address listed in the instructions.
What information does the application request?: It asks for identifying and contact information, residence and business details, attorney status, and answers about criminal history and previous commissions.
Do attorneys need to file a surety bond?: The instructions say an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan does not need to obtain and file a surety bond, but must file an oath with the county clerk.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Notary Commission and Attorney Reappointment doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.