County Clerk

Notary Public

Verify A Notary's Commission

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

The following offices will be closed at the dates and times indicated below:

May 31, 2012
> Circuit Court Records: 11:45am - 1:15pm
> Family Division: 11:30am - 1:30pm
> Grand Haven Vital Records Division: 11:45am - 1:15pm

June 22, 2012
> Holland Clerk's Office: 8:00am - 9:30am
> Grand Haven Vital Records Division: 8:00am - 9:30am
> Filmore/West Olive Vital Records Division: 8:00am - 9:00am

August 24, 2012
> Holland Clerk's Office: 8:00am - 9:30am
> Grand Haven Vital Records Division: 8:00am - 9:00am
> Filmore/West Olive Vital Records Division: 8:00am - 9:30am

October 12, 2012
> Holland Clerk's Office: 8:00am - 9:30am
> Grand Haven Vital Records Division: 8:00am - 9:30am
> Filmore/West Olive Vital Records Division: 8:00am - 9am

December 14, 2012
> Holland Clerk's Office: 8:00am - 9:30am
> Grand Haven Vital Records Division: 8:00am - 9:30am
> Filmore/West Olive Vital Records Division: 8:00am - 9:00am


Fillmore-West Olive

12220 Fillmore Street, Room 130  
West Olive, MI 49460
Phone: (616) 994-4531
Fax: (616) 994-4538
Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm 		Grand Haven

414 Washington Avenue, Room 320  
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: (616) 846-8345
Fax: (616) 846-8138
Monday through Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm  
1:00pm - 5:00pm		 Holland

12251 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Phone: (616) 494-5566  
Fax: (616) 494-5495
Monday through Friday  
8:00am - 11:30am
12:30pm - 5:00pm		 Hudsonville

3100 Port Sheldon Road
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 662-6085
Tuesday
8:00am - 12:00pm