Bill > HB4541

This bill amends Michigan's law on notarial acts to update requirements and procedures for notary public appointments. The bill modifies existing qualifications for becoming a notary public, including clarifying age requirements, residency rules, and criminal background restrictions. Specifically, it introduces a new requirement that the secretary of state must issue a unique identification number to each notary public. The bill standardizes language around applicant qualifications, such as replacing gendered terms like "his or her" with more neutral phrasing like "the applicant's". It also updates the application process, requiring applicants to provide detailed personal information, including their driver's license number, criminal history, and citizenship status. The application fee remains $10, with $1 of each fee being deposited into a notary education and training fund. The bill allows for electronic application submissions and gives the secretary of state authority to use law enforcement databases to verify an applicant's background. The goal appears to be modernizing and standardizing the process of becoming a notary public in Michigan while maintaining rigorous qualification standards.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4541