Statement Of Complaint Against A Notary Public - Michigan Secretary Of State Page 2

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Notary Complaints
The Secretary of State is responsible for the administration of the notary public program. Its
oversight includes investigating complaints filed against notaries.
FILING A COMPLAINT
To submit a complaint concerning a notaries public alleged misconduct, please provide the following
information to the Secretary of State:
Your name, address and telephone number
A statement describing the basis for complaint (include your signature and date the complaint
was signed); and
The actual record that is the basis for the complaint or a copy, photocopy or other replica of the
record along with any other supporting documents
You may fax to: (517) 241-1820, email to:
disclosure@michigan.gov
or send through the U.S.
mail addressed to: Michigan Department of State Office of the Great Seal, 7064 Crowner
Drive, Lansing, MI 48918
NOTE: The legality and validity of a document must be determined in a court of law.
Notarization itself does not guarantee that a document is true, legal, valid or enforceable.
REMEDIAL ACTION
If the Secretary of State's investigation warrants action, the Secretary may take one or more of the
following actions (usually after a hearing):
Deny a person's application to become a notary
Issue a letter of censure
Require the individual to take affirmative action, including restitution to the injured person
Suspend or revoke an existing notary appointment
Impose a fine up to $1,000
Require the notary to reimburse the costs of investigation
Ask the Attorney General to petition a court for an injunction or restraining order
Report the violations to the Attorney General and/or local prosecutor for prosecution
By law, the Secretary of State may automatically revoke a notary public's commission upon
conviction of a felony or the conviction of misdemeanor offenses that involve violation of the
Michigan Notary Public Act (3 or more offenses within a 5-year period or 2 offenses in a 12-month
period).
In addition, notaries and their surety bond holders are liable in a civil action for damages sustained
by the persons injured. To pursue legal action against a notary public, contact your own attorney, the
local law enforcement agency or the prosecuting attorney's office in the county.

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