Complete the online "Notary Application" on our Online Services page under "Notary Services. Complete the form below.All fields are required. •. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Fill out the application clearly and completely. This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. If you are applying to become an Michigan notary for the first time or are renewing your current notary commission, please download and complete the form below. The new California Notary application form is available on the California Secretary of State's website starting February 1, 2024. View a list of the available Notary Public forms available from the California Secretary of State's office here. The clerk will file the bond, administer the Oath of Office, and return the application to you with instructions for completing the process.