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What Fee Should I Charge; Follow Up
A couple weeks ago I posted an article about what fee should a notary charge. This article is a follow-up to that. As a Notary Signing Agent (also called Certified Signing Agents) starts their business, the one main thing they will want to do is sign up with as many...
Home Title Theft
I have been completing real estate closings for over 10 years now. In the past few years, especially during refinances when I am going to an individual’s home, I get the question “how easy it is for someone to steal my home?” While I am not certain how “easy” it is to...
Is a Notarial Seal Required in the State of Michigan?
Michigan law does not require the use of an embossing seal or an inking seal. Statute does require, however, that a Michigan notary place, next to their official signature, the following information (MCL 55.287): - Notary name, notary title ...
What Fee Should I Charge?
As more individuals become Notary Signing Agents (also called Certified Signing Agents), this is a question that I have seen and heard asked often. Due to federal law prohibiting such conversations, which is considered “price fixing”, a standard response I see is...
What a Notary is Not Allowed to Do…
Taken directly from the Office of the Great Seal, State of Michigan website, the following actions are prohibited for a Notary: Notarize a document without witnessing a signature Make a true copy statement Making a certification regarding a person, business or...
Authorization for Travel with a Minor Child
I recently met with an individual who was traveling out of the county with her mom, sister and minor daughter. The form they presented to me was very thorough and concise. I asked for a copy and she very kindly provided one. (travel form) As summer approaches many...
What is an Apostille and How Do I Get One?
“An Apostille or Certificate of Authority certifies that documents intended for use in foreign countries as legally authenticated…Apostilles are used for countries that are party to the Apostille Treaty, while Certificates of Authority can be issued for non-party...
What is Surety Bond vs Errors & Omissions Insurance?
In the State of Michigan a Notary is required to maintain a $10,000 surety bond. This is a bond that protects the public from a Notary’s misconduct or negligence. A Notary may choose to purchase an additional Errors & Omissions Insurance policy to cover themselves...
What is Unauthorized Practice of Law?
In Michigan, a notary public is an individual commissioned by the Secretary of State to serve as an unbiased and impartial person who’s most common function is to certify an individual’s identity and witness their signature. While it is common knowledge that a notary...
Can a Person with Physical Limitations Have a Document Notarized?
In the State of Michigan the answer is yes, pursuant to MCL 55.293 (for a full copy of the statutory law, please go to our website at TKSMobileNotary.com) A Notary may sign any document on behalf of a signer who, due to physical a disability, cannot execute a document...
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