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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Michigan

In Michigan a notary may charge no more than $10 for any notarial act, and remote electronic notarization on an approved platform is allowed under MCL 55.286b.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Michigan at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$10 per notarial act
A separate travel fee may be agreed before the notary travels.
Remote online notarization
Yes
The notary must use a remote electronic notarization platform approved by the Secretary of State.
RON law and effective date
MCL 55.286b (Michigan Notary Public Act)

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The rules in Michigan

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Michigan?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Michigan: $10 per notarial act. A separate travel fee may be agreed before the notary travels.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Michigan?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Michigan: yes. The notary must use a remote electronic notarization platform approved by the Secretary of State.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Michigan, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Michigan: MCL 55.286b (Michigan Notary Public Act).

Where do the Michigan notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from MCL 55.285(7) and MCL 55.286b. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.