Michigan Notary Basics

​*Small class sizes for enhanced learning, community, and ongoing support. For more info, email: velita@gatewaynpd.com

​This class will teach you:

• ​The steps required to become a Michigan notary public

• ​The maximum fees you can charge

• ​How to price your services without breaking the law

• ​How to execute notarial acts like an expert

• ​How to identify types of notarial acts

• ​When to refuse to notarize

• ​How to find customers

• ​How to avoid liability and maintain your Michigan notary commission

• ​How to leverage your commission for other opportunities

• ​How to identify prohibited notarial acts and avoid notarial misconduct

• ​How to complete notarial certificates

• ​How to Identify and avoid conflicts of interest when performing notarial acts

• ​How to avoid practicing law without a license

• ​How to use and safeguard your Michigan notary stamp, seal, and journal

• ​The required information you must record in your journal

• ​How to properly correct notary journal entries

• ​The powers and duties of the notary as authorized by Michigan law

• ​How to deal with signers with sight or illiteracy problems, elderly signers, documents written in a foreign language, or a signer who does not speak the same language that you do)