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Connect with a commissioned notary online in 8 minutes. Legally recognized under MCL §55.286c, 24/7, from any device — no driving, no printing, no office hours.

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Why Michiganders choose BlueNotary

Remote Online Notarization has been legal in Michigan since 2018. We built the platform compliant with Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter 55, Act 238 of 2003 (Michigan Law on Notarial Acts), as amended by PA 360 / 361 of 2018 — so every signature holds up.

Built for Michigan statute

Registered for Online Notarization under 55.286a, with a state-issued electronic seal and compliant audit journal for every session.

Compliant with MCL §55.286c

ID + knowledge-based auth

Two-factor ID: government ID scan + dynamic KBA questions from public records. Meets the state's satisfactory-evidence standard.

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10-year session recording

Every notarization is audio-video recorded and stored in a tamper-evident journal for 10 years, the Michigan statutory standard.

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Legal · since 2018

Yes, online notarization is legal in Michigan.

Michigan authorized Remote Online Notarization with Public Act 360 of 2018, effective September 26, 2018. A document notarized online by a Michigan-commissioned notary has the same legal effect as one notarized in person — and is accepted by Michigan county clerks, banks, title companies, and the courts.

Public Act 360 of 2018 (2018) MCL 55.286c UETA compliant
"A notarial act required under Michigan law may be performed by a notary public using two-way real-time audiovisual technology if the technology allows direct interaction between the individual seeking the notary public's services, any required witnesses, and the notary public, where each can communicate simultaneously by sight and sound, and creates an audio and visual recording of the complete notarial act that is retained as a notarial record."
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Michigan Government Code §55.286c
Use of two-way real-time audiovisual technology for notarial acts
Documents

Notarize hundreds of Michigan documents

From a Warranty Deed for a Detroit closing to an out-of-state Power of Attorney — every common Michigan document type is supported.

Real Estate

Warranty deeds, deeds of trust, closing disclosures, title transfers

23 document types

Legal & Affidavits

Sworn statements, declarations, verifications, subpoenas

41 document types

Power of Attorney

General, durable, medical, statutory, limited POA

12 document types

Estate & Family

Wills, trusts, living directives, guardianship

18 document types

Business

Operating agreements, corporate resolutions, LLC filings

28 document types

Healthcare

HIPAA authorizations, medical POA, advance directives

9 document types

Automotive

Vehicle titles, bill of sale, lien releases (Form TR-11L)

7 document types

Other & Custom

Apostille prep, travel consent forms, contract addenda

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How it works

Three steps. 8 minutes.

No appointments. No printing. Your document is ready to use the moment the session ends.

1

Upload your document

Drag in a PDF, DOCX, or snap a photo. We highlight where the signatures and notary blocks go.

warranty-deed-mi.pdf
3 pages · 284 KB
2

Verify your identity

Scan your Michigan driver's license or state ID or passport. Answer 5 KBA questions from your public record.

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Driver's License
Question 4 of 5
3

Meet, sign & seal

Connect with a Michigan notary on video. Sign together. Download your sealed document.

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Based on 2,600+ verified reviews from BlueNotary customers

Closed on our Detroit home from the hospital. The title company sent the docs over and 12 minutes later we had a sealed Warranty Deed in their inbox. Cannot imagine doing this any other way.

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Sarah R.
Detroit, MI · Real estate closing
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Run a small LLC out of Grand Rapids and used to drive far for notary work. Did three corporate resolutions last Sunday at midnight. The notary knew Michigan formation docs cold.

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David M.
Grand Rapids, MI · Business owner

Needed a Statutory Durable POA for my mom in Lansing while I'm stationed overseas. We connected on video, walked through it page by page. Patient and kind notary.

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Lansing, MI · Military family
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Frequently asked

Michiganders have asked these questions

The answers below are specific to Michigan law. If your situation is more complex, contact us — we're here to help.

Is online notarization actually legal in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan authorized Remote Online Notarization with Public Act 360 of 2018, effective September 26, 2018. The relevant statute is MCL 55.261–55.293. A document notarized online by a Michigan-commissioned online notary has the same legal effect as an in-person notarization.
Do I need to be physically located in Michigan?
No — you do not need to be in Michigan. The notary must be physically located in Michigan at the time of the act, but you (the signer) can be anywhere in the world. This is a defining feature of 55.286c.
What kind of ID do I need?
A current government-issued photo ID: Michigan driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. The statute requires "satisfactory evidence" of identity; we meet this through credential analysis (ID scan) plus knowledge-based authentication (KBA) pulled from public records.
Are there documents that cannot be notarized online in Michigan?
Most Michigan documents can be notarized online. A few narrow exceptions apply — testamentary documents follow specific Michigan procedures, and some federal immigration forms (e.g., I-9 employment verification when performed by the employer's agent) require specific procedures.
How much does a notarization cost?
$10 per notarial act. The Michigan maximum statutory fee for an online notarization is $10 per signature (MCL 55.285). Our price matches the statutory max — never higher — with no subscription, no "platform fee," and no per-seal upcharge.
Do you offer pricing discounts for multiple documents?
Yes. The state caps the per-act fee, but our platform supports notarizing multiple documents in a single session, and we offer volume and business pricing. See the full fee schedule for details.
Will a Michigan county recorder accept an online notarization?
Yes. A notarization by a Michigan-commissioned online notary is recorded in their state-registered electronic journal and carries the notary's state-issued electronic seal and certificate. Michigan county recorders are required to accept it for recording the same as an in-person notarization.
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Coverage

Online notarization across Michigan

Wherever you are in Michigan — from a Detroit loft to a Mackinac Island cottage — a commissioned notary is one click away.

All 83 Michigan counties · 200+ cities served
Detroit Metro 14 cities
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West Michigan 10 cities
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Capital & Mid-Michigan 10 cities
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Northern & UP 10 cities
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Flint & Saginaw Bay 10 cities
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