Everything you need to know about electronic signature requirements, remote notarization, and digital document compliance in Michigan.
Michigan adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in 2000. This means electronic signatures have the same legal validity as handwritten signatures for most business and personal transactions in the state.
Electronic signatures are legally binding for contracts, agreements, and other documents in MI.
Michigan permits remote online notarization, allowing notaries to verify identities and notarize documents via secure video conference.
RON has been available since 2018.
Michigan authorized RON in 2018. The Michigan Department of State oversees notary commissioning.
Michigan supports e-signatures for real estate. County registers accept electronically signed documents.
Michigan UETA (MCL 450.831) governs electronic transactions.
Healthcare facilities use e-signatures for patient documentation and consent forms.
Electronic transactions law
RON authorization
While most documents can be signed electronically in Michigan, certain documents still require traditional wet signatures:
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