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2012 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 55 — NOTARIES PUBLIC
Act 238 of 2003 — MICHIGAN NOTARY PUBLIC ACT (55.261 - 55.315)
- Section 55.261 — Short title.
- Section 55.263 — Definitions; A to I.
- Section 55.265 — Definitions; J to R.
- Section 55.267 — Definitions; S to V.
- Section 55.269 — Notary public; appointment.
- Section 55.271 — Notary public; qualifications.
- Section 55.273 — Filing; oath; bond; fee.
- Section 55.275 — Application; format; fee; use of L.E.I.N. provided in C.J.I.S. policy council act; certificate of appointment.
- Section 55.277 — Notary education and training fund.
- Section 55.279 — Reappointment; licensed attorney as notary public; cause for cancellation of appointment.
- Section 55.281 — Corrected notary public commission.
- Section 55.283 — Obtaining and reading state statutes.
- Section 55.285 — Performance of notarial acts; scope; verification.
- Section 55.287 — Signature of notary public; statements; stamp, seal, or electronic process; effect of illegible statement.
- Section 55.289 — Repealed. 2006, Act 155, Imd. Eff. May 26, 2006.
- Section 55.291 — Notary public; prohibited conduct.
- Section 55.293 — Person with physical limitations; signature by notary public.
- Section 55.295 — Request by secretary of state; failure to respond.
- Section 55.297 — Misconduct; civil liability; conditions.
- Section 55.299 — Violations of notary public laws.
- Section 55.300 — Investigation by secretary of state; complaint.
- Section 55.300a — Penalties; evidence; notice and hearing; revocation of commission; fine.
- Section 55.301 — Automatic revocation; violation as felony; notification of conviction.
- Section 55.303 — Reapplication after revocation; unpaid fine.
- Section 55.305 — Injunction or restraining order.
- Section 55.307 — Presumption.
- Section 55.309 — Violation as misdemeanor or felony; jurisdiction; penalties and remedies as cumulative.
- Section 55.311 — Notary fees fund.
- Section 55.313 — Maintenance of records.
- Section 55.315 — Rules.
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