County Clerk
Notary Public
A Notary Public is certified by the State of Michigan to administer oaths and to provide certification to signatures affixed to important legal documents and sworn statements. To qualify for an appointment, a person must be either a resident or maintain their principle place of business in Ottawa County. Additionally, applicants must be at least 18 years old. The process begins with obtaining a surety bond of $10,000 (available through a State licensed insurance agency or bonding company). This bond is then filed with the Clerk's Office. Attorney's do not have to file a bond with the Clerk. Applicants fill out a Notary Public Application and pay a $10.00 filing fee. The County Clerk administers the Oath of Office and completes the 'Bond and Oath Certificate of Filing.
To avoid delays in processing your notary public application, please be advised that your current address must match on both the application and your driver's license or personal identification card that you have on file with the Secretary of State.
Applicant must submit the completed application and a $10.00 non-refundable processing fee (check or money order only, made payable to "State of Michigan") to:
Michigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal
7064 Crowner Boulevard
Lansing, MI 48918
(Please Note: Your notary commission is not valid until you receive your Certificate of Commission in the mail.)
Applying for Michigan Notary Public Appointment
- Application for Michigan Notary Public Appointment (requires Acrobat Reader).
- Request for Duplicate/Notice of change (requires Acrobat Reader)
- Applications are available at the Ottawa County Clerk's Offices at:
Grand Haven
414 Washington Avenue
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Holland
12251 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Hudsonville
3100 Port Sheldon Rd.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
