by Deborah Barclay | Aug 18, 2023 | Michigan Statutes
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...
by Deborah Barclay | Nov 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Deborah Barclay | Oct 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Deborah Barclay | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the primary functions of a Notary Public is to identify an individual who is signing a document. In all states, clear guidelines are given on how to confirm that identification. Unfortunately, many times individuals are still confused on what...
