Notary Public

Notary Public Services 

Notary Public services are provided within the Manistee County Clerk's Office.  We offer 2 signatures free of charge and $5.00 for each additional signature.     

Notary Public License

Become a Notary:  The Michigan Notary Public Application (PDF) is available on this page, as well as in the County Clerk’s Office.

You must be 18 years of age or older, a Michigan resident, and reside in Manistee County.  

  • Complete an application for Michigan Notary Public Commission and return it to the Clerk's office.
  • with a $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollar) surety bond.
  • payment of $10.00 (ten dollars) processing fee payable to the Manistee County Clerk.
  • The applicant then must mail the application with a check/money order for $10.00 (ten dollars) to the State of Michigan.  (address on the form)

The Notary Certificate will be emailed directly to the applicant, from the State of Michigan.


Michigan Notary Public Application Resource