State of Michigan Notary Public Embosser. A notary public is an individual issued an appointment by the Governor or Department of Financial Institutions to serve the public as an impartial witness, performing notarial acts as are allowed or required by law. This is a hand-held portable pocket customized embosser (paper crimper) used for Notary Seals. It forms a raised imprint for notarizing legal documents. Seal includes a carrying pouch and removable die clip. The embosser will be typeset per the notary public specifications required by law for the State of Michigan. Customize the Notary Public Seal by entering: