The Office of the Great Seal is authorized on behalf of the State of Michigan to certify and issue Certificates of Authority for:

1.  Michigan Notary Public notarized documents.  Documents must be complete and contain original signatures.

2.  Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Death, or Divorce) - Certified copies from one of the following: 

• A Michigan County Clerk (check the government section of telephone directory for number)
• The Michigan State Registrar (517) 335-8666) 
• City Clerks in the County of Wayne, Macomb and Oakland only

3.  Certified Copies of Articles of Incorporation issued from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.