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MI HB5900
Bill
Status
7/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Aragona
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum fee for notarial acts from $10.00 to $15.00 per individual transaction, with exceptions for remote electronic notarization (up to $45.00 for initial act, $15.00 for subsequent acts in same transaction)
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Prohibits notaries from charging fees related to remote electronic notarization platform use to the individual receiving the notarial act
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Requires notaries to maintain a chronological official journal (paper or electronic) documenting each notarial act with date, time, type of act, record description, individual information, identification method used, and fees charged
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Changes language in notary signature requirements from gendered pronouns ("his or her") to gender-neutral references ("the notary public's")
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Occupations: notaries public; eligibility requirements for notary public appointment; revise, and require record keeping. Amends secs. 25 & 27 of 2003 PA 238 (MCL 55.285 & 55.287).
State agencies (existing): state
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/30/2024
7/31/2024