A notary public is an individual who has been certified to serve as a document signature certifier. The notary witnesses a document's signature and places their signature and a raised seal on the document. Intended to prevent document fraud, it in no way verifies the content or document data itself, but does verify its authenticity. Notary publics are available in many places in Michigan.

Banks

Most banks have a or multiple staff members that maintain certification as a notary public. In most cases, customers of the bank are offered the services of the notary free of charge. To determine if your personal or business bank offers these services, contact the customer service representative.

Law Offices

With the common need to provide documents that are notarized, most law offices maintain a notary public. Most law offices will provide this service for a small fee.

Real Estate Offices

Real estate offices are regularly in need the services of a notary publics and have staff members who maintain certification. Most of these individuals offer their services to non-customers for a small fee or free.

Independent Notaries

You don't have to be associated with any particular business or type of business to be a notary. Many notaries in Michigan are independent and have become certified as notary for their own business needs or to offer their services for a fee. Finding these individuals is most easily accomplished through the use of an online web locator. This locator can be found below in the resources section.

Source:

National Notary Association: What is a Notary Public

More Information:

Find a Michigan Notary

State of Michigan: Notary Public Verification

National Notary Association: How to Become a Notary Public