Complete the online "Notary Application" on our Online Services page under "Notary Services. " Print your completed application.STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Fill out the application clearly and completely. Applicant MUST complete the online application before making an appointment to come in and complete the process. 1. Fill out the online Notary Application. Below you will find answers to typical questions about how to verify whether a person is a Notary Public and how to qualify for a Notary appointment. If you are a licensed attorney in Michigan, you are not required to file a surety bond; enter your State Bar number on line 8. The County Clerk's Office assists customers applying to become a notary public. Our office does not notarize documents.