MI SB1523

Automatically revokes a notary public's commission upon conviction of a felony or substantially corresponding violation in another state, effective on the conviction date.

Revokes a notary public's commission automatically when the person begins serving a prison or jail sentence in any state or federal facility; person who performs notarial acts while imprisoned becomes ineligible for recommission for at least 10 years after completing their sentence.

Disqualifies any person convicted of a felony from being commissioned as a notary public for not less than 10 years after completing their full sentence, including imprisonment, parole, and probation, and paying all fines and assessments.

Increases penalties for violating the notary public act from a misdemeanor (maximum 1 year imprisonment) to a felony punishable by up to $5,000 fine and 4 years imprisonment; persons performing notarial acts after commission revocation face felony charges of up to $3,000 fine and 5 years imprisonment.

Maintains existing 5-year ineligibility period for reapplication after commission revocation, except where the 10-year disqualification applies, and allows unpaid fines to be collected through payroll or tax refund deductions after 180 days.