Notary contractor · Michigan
Notary Contractor Jobs in Michigan
We are adding commissioned notaries in Michigan as independent contractors, with no minimums and pay shown up front.
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How it works
Notary work in Michigan
Jobs in Michigan are in-person mobile notary visits and loan signings, offered to contractors near the address as requests come in. We do not have an office in Michigan. Remote online sessions are handled by our New Jersey notaries, so jobs here are in person. This is general information, not legal advice. The larger cities in Michigan that our pages cover include Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids.
What you need
Requirements
- For remote sessions: Proof platform approval and a computer with a camera and microphone
- A current E&O policy with a $100,000 minimum
- A completed W-9 and our independent contractor agreement, signed
- A current Michigan notary commission that stays valid for at least 60 more days
- Your commission and E&O documents uploaded when you apply, plus an NNA Notary Signing Agent certificate if you want loan signings
- Phone and email, plus a printer when you want loan signing assignments in person
Michigan fees
What Michigan says about notary fees
Michigan caps the notary's fee for a notarial act at $10, according to the National Notary Association's state fee table.
That figure is for the act itself. Whether a travel charge may be added in Michigan is a state question, and we check it with you before assigning any job there.
A note on the state: Wikipedia notes that the Big Three automakers are headquartered in Metro Detroit, and lists Steelcase, Amway, Meijer and Kellogg's among Michigan's notable employers.
Source: National Notary Association, Notary fees by state, page updated September 16, 2026. Fees change, so check your state's current rules. This is not legal advice.
Larger cities
Where notary work comes from
- Detroit (Wayne County): local institutions named in its Wikipedia article include General Motors, Ford and Stellantis North America, headquartered in Metro Detroit.
- Ann Arbor (Washtenaw County): signings come from sources such as the University of Michigan (about 30,000 workers), health services, biotechnology and high tech.
- Grand Rapids (Kent County): signings come from sources such as Corewell Health, Meijer and Steelcase.
Source: Wikipedia, read October 2026. These describe the places, not our work or earnings, and we do not claim any clients there.
Michigan details
Before you apply in Michigan
Notary commissions in Michigan are tied to Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Before you apply, check that your commission is active and has at least 60 days left, because we cannot assign a job on a commission that is about to lapse.
Michigan has 83 counties. Tell us which ones you will travel to and which you prefer to avoid, and we only offer in-person jobs inside that range.
What it pays
Pay and terms
Pay is per assignment, in dollars. Each job shows its pay up front. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer. Nothing is assigned until you say yes, and we confirm the details with you before any Michigan assignment. This is independent contractor work with a 1099 at year end.
Offers start from $35 for a mobile notary visit and $75 for a loan signing, and many pay more.
Each request near your ZIP, from Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing to the rest of the state, is offered as it comes in. No volume is promised.
This page is not legal advice. Honest note: we are a young company, and we keep the team small so the contractors who join early get the work as it grows.
The application is right here: fill it in and upload your commission and E&O, and your NNA certificate for loan work. Fully documented applications may be approved automatically, and an email then walks you through the contractor agreement and W-9 so offers can start.
FAQ
Michigan notary contractor questions
Can I apply if I am commissioned in Michigan?
Yes. Apply with your Michigan commission and upload your commission and E&O documents with the application (NNA certification only if you want loan signings).
Is there work in Michigan right now?
That depends on demand, and we do not promise it. New Jersey is our main in-person market, so jobs in Michigan come as clients there ask.
What does it cost to join?
Joining is free, and so is applying. Your own commission and E&O policy are your expense, plus NNA certification if you want loan signings.
Do you have an office in Michigan?
We have one office, in Cranford, New Jersey. Nothing outside it, so contractors work wherever they live.
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