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) ahead of time except for the signatures. Documents must be 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. Witnesses need to be 18 years of age or older, with a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID with signature.
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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, Mary Hohlbein, or Michael McConnell This service is available during open Library hours only.
Please read our proctoring guidelines prior to scheduling an appointment.