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HB5658

Occupations: notaries public; use of communication technology to perform electronic notarizations and remote electronic notarizations; modify and expand. Amends secs. 3, 5, 26, 26a, 26b, & 27 of 2003 PA 238 (MCL 55.263 et seq.); adds sec. 26e & repeals sec. 26d of 2003 PA 238 (MCL 55.286d).

Introduced·3/3/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5658 modifies notary public regulations to allow electronic and remote notarizations.

Michigan HB5658 amends the Michigan law on notarial acts to allow notaries public to use electronic and remote notarization systems. The bill requires the Secretary of State and the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget to review and approve electronic and remote notarization systems. It also mandates that notaries maintain journals and audio or visual recordings of notarizations. The bill repeals a previous section on notarizations and adds new provisions for electronic and remote notarizations.

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History

Mar 4

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/03/2026

Mar 3

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Sarah Lightner

Mar 3

House

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