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Online Notarization Requirements: Michigan

Michigan has had its own remote electronic notarization program for its own notaries since 2018-2019, under the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts. Michigan law separately recognizes notarial acts performed in another state by a notary authorized to act there (MCL 55.285a). Rush Notary's sessions are performed by a commissioned online notary public in the State of Florida, using Florida's own RON law to notarize for a signer located anywhere, including Michigan, over live audio-video. Bring these three items and you're ready to notarize from anywhere in Michigan.

✅ Valid Photo ID Required✅ KBA Verification Required✅ SOC 2 & HIPAA Compliant
Good to know: Acceptance of any notarized document is ultimately up to the receiving city, village, county register of deeds, department, or institution, so we recommend confirming with the specific Michigan office before your appointment, especially for documents headed to a register of deeds for recording.

What You Need for Any Notarization Session

All three items below are required regardless of the type of session you choose.

Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Your ID must be current, unexpired, and government-issued. It must include your photo and full legal name.

KBA Identity Verification

Knowledge-Based Authentication: a short identity quiz pulled from public records. Required by Florida law for every RON session our notaries perform, including sessions for Michigan signers.

Device, Camera & Internet

A computer, tablet, or smartphone with a working camera and microphone, on a stable internet connection.

Important: Expired IDs cannot be accepted under any circumstances. Your ID must match the name on the document being notarized.

Accepted Forms of Photo ID

Any of the following count as a valid form of identification, as long as they're current and bear your photo:

Driver's License
U.S. Passport or Passport Card
State-Issued Photo ID
U.S. Military ID
Permanent Resident Card
Foreign Passport

Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA)

KBA is a legally required identity verification step under Florida law for every Remote Online Notarization (RON) session our notaries perform, including sessions for signers located in Michigan. It closely mirrors the identity-verification approach Michigan itself requires of its own remote online notaries.

What are KBA questions?

Multiple-choice questions pulled from your public records: things like prior addresses, past vehicle ownership, or names of people you've been associated with. They are not security questions you've set up; they're generated dynamically.

How long does it take?

The KBA quiz typically takes 2 to 3 minutes to complete.

Must be completed individually

Each signer must pass their own KBA. You cannot share an account or take the quiz on someone else's behalf.

⚠️ Important: You Have 2 Attempts to Pass KBA

You are allowed two attempts to pass the KBA verification. If you fail both attempts, your account will be locked for 24 hours as required by Florida notary regulations. This is not a permanent block, after 24 hours, you may try again.

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Signer Verification, Signature & Notary Seal

Here's what happens once you're in the live session with your notary:

  1. 1

    Identity Verification

    The notary confirms your identity by reviewing your photo ID on camera and matching it against your live video.

  2. 2

    Acknowledgement of Intent

    You verbally confirm you're signing freely and willingly, and that you understand the document.

  3. 3

    Electronic Signature

    You sign the document electronically: typed, drawn, or uploaded signature, depending on the document.

  4. 4

    Official Notary Seal

    The notary applies their Florida commission seal. Our notarial certificate references Florida law (F.S. Chapter 117), consistent with the acknowledgment or jurat language your document requires , not Michigan's own notarial-acts statute or certificate wording.

  5. 5

    Notary Journal Entry

    The notary records the session in their digital journal as required by Florida statute.

  6. 6

    Secure Download

    Immediately after the session, you will receive a secure email link to download your notarized document.

A note on document types: Michigan's general out-of-state notarial-act recognition statute (MCL 55.285a) is what lets our Florida-commissioned notaries notarize for Michigan-based signers. Non-recorded city and village department forms (zoning and permit affidavits, license applications, sworn statements) are generally the most straightforward to notarize this way. Documents headed for recording with a Michigan county register of deeds, including Wayne County (Detroit) or Kent County (Grand Rapids), should be submitted through the register's approved e-recording channel (typically via a title company or authorized e-recording vendor) and can carry additional county-specific requirements, check with the register of deeds or a title/closing professional before scheduling.

Technical & Document Requirements

The session runs in your browser. Here's what your setup needs:

Camera & Microphone

A working webcam and microphone, granted permission in your browser.

Stable Internet Connection

A minimum of 10 Mbps is recommended.

Document Format

Documents must be in PDF format. Upload before joining the session.

Be the Signer

Only the person whose signature is being notarized can join the session. Witnesses can be added separately when required.

Location

The notary is commissioned in Florida and performs the session over live audio-video; you can be located anywhere in Michigan.

Compatible Devices

Latest Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge on desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

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Not sure if your Michigan city, village, county, or receiving department will accept an out-of-state notarization? Contact our support team , we're happy to help you check before you book.

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Requirements

Can my Michigan document be notarized online?

Michigan accepts an online notarization performed by a notary from another state, so a Michigan document can be notarized online with Rush Notary. Rush Notary's Florida-commissioned notaries work over live video, and the result is recognized in Michigan. For a mailed birth, death or marriage certificate request, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics rule (ID only) means a notary is not normally part of that application in Michigan.

Which Michigan forms need a notary?

A power of attorney must be signed by the principal and either acknowledged before a notary or signed in the presence of two witnesses (MCL 556.205). Notarize it: a power used for real estate must be acknowledged to be recorded, and most institutions require it. For certified vital records, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics says: Hand-signed form plus a photocopy of valid ID. No notary.

Can I notarize a Michigan document online from another state?

Yes. Michigan's notary law gives a notarial act performed in another state by an authorized notary the same effect as a Michigan act (MCL 55.291); Michigan's own remote notarization has run since 2020.

How do I notarize a Michigan power of attorney?

Two witnesses only if you do not use a notary. Michigan publishes a statutory form: Michigan statutory form power of attorney (MCL 556.301). Rush Notary can notarize it in a live video session, so you do not need to find a notary in person.

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