Notary and Proctor Services
Notary services
The Petoskey District Library offers limited, non-legal notary services by appointment/availability up to 30 minutes before closing.
Key Guidelines:
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Cost: Free for Petoskey District Library cardholders; $5 per document for non-cardholders.
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Limit: Up to 3 documents per person, per day.
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ID Required: Must present a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID with a signature.
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Document Prep: Documents must be fully completed in English (no blank pages) and signed in the presence of the notary.
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Witnesses: You must bring your own witnesses if required; library staff or patrons cannot act as witnesses.
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Stamp Only: Staff use ink stamps only (no embossers) and reserve the right to decline service.
Exclusions:
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Real Estate Transactions: Mortgages, Deeds, Closing Documents, etc.
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Employment Eligibility Verification Forms
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Michigan Vital Records: Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce
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Provide a medallion signature guarantee stamp
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Provide an Apostille
Please Note: Notary availability varies daily. Please call 231-758-3100 before visiting to confirm a notary is on duty.
Proctor exam services
Do you need a proctor for your test? Exam proctoring is available by reservation only.
Please call the Reference Desk at 231-758-3114 to schedule, or email Mary Beauchamp or Mary Hohlbein. This service is available during open Library hours only.
Please read our proctoring guidelines prior to scheduling an appointment.