Michigan § 55.313 - Maintenance of records.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 55.313 — Maintenance of records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55.313. Maintenance of records.
A person, or the personal representative of a person who is deceased, who both performed a notarial act and created a record of the act performed while commissioned as a notary public under this act shall maintain all the records of that notarial act for at least 5 years after the date of the notarial act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 55.313
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 55.313 cover?
Section 55.313 ("Maintenance of records.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 55.313?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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