Notary Commissions are granted by the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office – the Office of the Great Seal. Please refer to the Notary and Document Certification page on their website for complete information and forms or call 888-767-6424.

If you reside in Allegan County, you will file your Notary Bond with our office.

File My Notary Bond

• Appear in person in our office with:
  
  • The original of your completed Application for Michigan Notary Public Commission form
  • Your Bond of Notary Public (obtainable through your employer or any insurance company)
  • Your Michigan Drivers License or ID
  • The fee, payable to the Allegan County Clerk - fees are payable by cash, check, money order, credit or debit card (a service charge is applied to all credit or debit transactions) – All fees are non-refundable - refer to the Fee Schedule on this page
• Our office will administer the required oath and place the County seal on your application form.
• You will then submit your application to the Office of the Great Seal for processing.

Fee Schedule

Application for Michigan Notary Public Commission: $10.00
$1.50 service charge is applied to all credit or debit transactions.

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