Michigan does not issue a separate RON commission. Your active Michigan notary commission covers electronic and remote notarizations after you notify the Secretary of State, identify an approved system, and provide proof that you are onboarded with that platform.
This page is a practical submission checklist, not legal advice. Confirm current filing requirements with the Michigan Department of State before submitting.
Authorization overview
Michigan's RON authorization process has three main steps:
- Hold an active Michigan Notary Public commission.
- Choose an electronic or remote notarization platform from Michigan's approved vendor list.
- Mail the completed Electronic and Remote Notary Request for Change form with proof of vendor enrollment to the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal.
Once the Department of State processes the request, your notary record can reflect electronic or remote notary authorization. Wait until the state has processed the request before performing electronic or remote notarizations.
Submission artifacts
| Artifact | Required? | Where submitted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Michigan notary commission | Yes, prerequisite | Existing Michigan SOS records | You do not submit a separate commission copy for RON, but the request form asks for your commissioned name and commission expiration date. |
| Electronic and Remote Notary Request for Change form | Yes | Mail to Michigan DOS, Office of the Great Seal, 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48918 | The form identifies your driver license or state ID number, commissioned name, commission expiration date, full name, email address, approved system, signature, and date. |
| Vendor or platform proof of enrollment | Yes | Mail with the Request for Change form | Include proof that you are onboarded with the approved system, such as a vendor certificate, contract, invoice, letter, or other vendor documentation. If using NotaryCentral, download the RON Provider Certificate. |
| Approved vendor or system name | Yes | Entered on the Request for Change form | Michigan requires use of a state-approved electronic or remote notarization system. |
| Notary signature / FOIA acknowledgement | Yes | Signed on the Request for Change form | Your signature attests to the information on the form and acknowledges the FOIA disclosure notice. |
| RON filing fee | No | Not applicable | The Electronic and Remote Notary Request for Change form states there is no fee. |
Choosing a vendor and getting proof
Michigan asks for the approved system you are onboarded with and proof of that onboarding. NotaryCentral can provide a RON provider certificate of contract for Michigan notaries without requiring you to pay for the platform first.
If you are using NotaryCentral, download the certificate here and include it with your mailed request package: NotaryCentral RON Provider Certificate.
Items not submitted for Michigan RON authorization
These items may matter for your general notary commission, your vendor account, or your own records, but they are not separate Michigan RON submission artifacts:
- A copy of your existing notary commission.
- A new or separate RON commission application.
- A RON filing fee.
- An electronic notary seal or digital certificate file.
- A RON training certificate or exam certificate.
- Credential analysis, KBA, or ID proofing reports.
- A notarial journal or electronic register upload.
- Errors and omissions insurance proof.
- A separate RON-specific bond or oath.
If you are not already commissioned
Before you can notify Michigan that you will perform electronic or remote notarizations, you must first become a Michigan notary. The standard Michigan notary commission process is separate from RON notification and may include the notary application, the $10 application fee, and county-level bond and oath requirements.
Before you submit
Make sure you can answer "yes" to each item below:
- You already hold an active Michigan notary commission.
- You have selected a Michigan-approved electronic or remote notarization platform.
- You have the approved vendor or system name exactly as you will enter it on the form.
- You have vendor proof of enrollment, such as the NotaryCentral RON Provider Certificate, a contract, invoice, or vendor letter.
- You completed and signed the Electronic and Remote Notary Request for Change form.
- You are mailing the form and vendor proof to the Office of the Great Seal.
- You understand there is no RON filing fee for this notification.