Posted by Julie/MI on 11/3/06 12:12pm
Msg #157073

Mia-Michigan hope this helps--no background check in MI

Dear Julie,

I have checked with the Secretary of State to be sure after reading the Notary Act, and the act gives the ability for the SOS to do a background check if they feel one is necessary.

So in answer to your question, they can but do not do it for every application.

Hope this helps.

Patty Hertrich
Rep. Taub's Office

>>> "Julie Williams" <[e-mail address]> 11/03/06 10:01 AM >>>

Hello,

I am emailing you since I believe you were instrumental in initiating the
notary public act, even though I am not in your district.

I get different answers from the Office of the Great Seal, so I figured you
would definately know the answer to my question:

Does the Office of the Great Seal actually do a background check BEFORE
appointing someone as a notary public. I know the verbage says "may" but a
few of us notaries public are debating if the state really does check. Some
companies that utilize our services want us to have a background check and
use their provider, but if the state of Michigan does it as part of the
notary public application process, I can alert my companies about Michigan's
policy.

Thank you for your speedy response--I know the election is next week, but I
really need this answered as soon as possible.

Julie A. Williams

Reply by Mia on 11/3/06 2:32pm
Msg #157116

"So in answer to your question, they can but do not do it for every
application." <--- Now that's clear as mud.

How will we know if they HAVE run a Background Check?

Oh, I just love how our State Legislatures make Laws. "

I guess we are back to square one again. Thanks Julie.