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Can a Notary Refuse to Notarize a Document?
If you read the Michigan Notarial Law, pursuant to MCL 55.285 (8) “a notary public may refuse to perform a notarial act”. Because a notary is commissioned by the state to act as an unbiased individual attesting to the identity of a person signing a document, generally...
What is an I9 Verification?
Back in 2016 I was receiving many requests for “notarizing” an I9 Form. Trying to explain to individuals that a notary does not actually “notarize” this form created a lot of confusion when their potential employers were telling them something completely different....
What is a Property Transfer Affidavit and a Principal Residence Exemption form?
When you purchase a home there are many documents to be signed that are prepared by the lender, the title company and general real estate forms specific to Michigan. If the property that is purchased is going to be a primary residence, there are two forms that will...
Know Your Forms in a Closing Packet
Being proficient in your knowledge of the documents contained in a closing packet is a great advantage as a signing agent. The more confidence you have with the documents will not only help a closing move quicker, but it also will help if something looks unusual or...
What is a Signing Agent?
This is another question I hear often. They are also sometimes referred to as Certified Signing Agents, Remote Closers, Contract Closers, Closing Agent, etc. It is not the same as being a Notary, however, in order to be a Signing Agent you will also need to be a...
What is an Acknowledgment?
An Acknowledgment is a common notarial act. Its purpose is for a Notary to certify three things: That the signer personally appeared before the Notary on the date and in the county listed in the acknowledgment block at the time the notarization takes place*.That the...
How Do I Become a Michigan Notary?
This is a question I hear often. A Notary is commissioned through the State of Michigan. According to MCL 55.271 in order to become a Notary Public, you must meet the following qualifications: At least 18 years of ageA resident of the State of Michigan or have a...
Background checks for company employees
In companies that require continual background checks for their employees (new hires, companies opening, annual/periodic checks, etc.), one might consider a potential benefit of hiring a mobile notary to come on-site to perform this service in a day-long session,...
What is the difference between an acknowledgement and a jurat and how do I know what I need?
Unless a Notary is an attorney or licensed/certified professional in a relevant area of expertise, it is strongly discouraged to offer guidance on which form to utilize, due to the legal implications behind each form. In fact, MiLONA provides the following statement...
Power of Attorney
As a Mobile Notary, there are many times that I have gone to an assisted living facility, hospital, rehabilitative facility, or even an individual’s home as they pre-plan their financial and estate documents. Many times I have heard that while they have a Power of...
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