Michigan governor issues temporary order enabling remote notarization

State Issues Covid-19 Michigan Notary Fintech ESIGN

On April 8, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order enabling remote notarization in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Whitmer’s order allows for the use of electronic signatures, remote notarization, remote witnesses and attestations, and remote visitations in necessary transactions and interactions. The order took effect immediately and will be in place through May 6.