[Michlib-l] Notary Services

Mon Nov 13 10:04:42 EST 2023

I am also a notary and as previously mentioned by Allison and Laura, we
have set guidelines and limitations which I have attached below.  I do not
notarize everything, not because I cannot legally but because patrons
requesting certain items to be notarized often press for the answering of
questions that border on legal advice which I cannot give.  I am bonded
through the insurance company that carries liability for the library, staff
and board.

On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 9:28 AM Allison Boyer via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

>   I have been a Notary since 2018 as a service the library provides for
> free. Since it is free we do have a few limitations.  Such as the number i
> can do at one time, and it is based on my availability.
> It wasn't difficult or cost prohibitive.  It does help that the location
> for me to be sworn in is a block away from my library.
> The training was online.
> I would get a seal stamp and a record book.  (a Lot of forms ask for a
> seal stamp)
>
> Policy:
>
> https://www.loutitlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Notary-Service-Policy-2018.pdf
>
> Hope this helps!
>
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> On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 11:35 AM Laura Fromwiller via Michlib-l <
> michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:
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>> Good  Morning,
>>
>> I have been a notary for many years and find it a valuable service to
>> provide for patrons. It is by appointment only, but if I am available for a
>> walk-in, I will take them.
>>
>> You will need a notary bond from your insurance company, then fill out
>> the form (https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/notary-application -
>> don't sign it) and take it to your county clerk's office to be sworn in
>> ($10), then mail the form and a check to the Office of the Great Seal of
>> Michigan to become official. You will also want to order a log book and
>> stamp (there are lots of companies out there for this), a seal is optional
>> in Michigan.
>>
>> Here is our policy:
>> https://www.brandonlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Notary-Service-policy-7-25-2023.pdf
>>
>> I'm happy to answer any questions,
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Laura
>>
>> Laura Fromwiller, Director
>> Brandon Township Public Library
>> (248) 627-1474
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 10:34 AM Susan Wess via Michlib-l <
>> michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:
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>>> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> on behalf of AW Cierra
>>> Bakovka via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
>>> *Sent:* Friday, November 10, 2023 10:26:24 AM
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>>> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Notary Services
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> We're thinking about getting in on the notary game. How did you all go
>>> about it? Any limitations? What policies or procedures did you have to put
>>> in place? Anything you wish you would have thought of? Thanks!
>>>
>>>
>>> *Cierra Bakovka, MLIS
>>>   *
>>> She/Her
>>> *Director*
>>> Henika District Library
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>>> 149 South Main St.
>>> Wayland, MI 49348
>>> 269-792-2891 ext. 309
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