How to Become a Notary in Minnesota
Learn about Minnesota notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to Minnesota law.
Minnesota does not mandate a pre-commissioning education course for notary applicants, but applicants must pass a written examination. Notary Mentor is supplementary only and does not replace the state-mandated examination requirement.
Minnesota Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in Minnesota.
Remote Online Notarization
Journal Requirements
Minnesota Statutes § 358.715 requires notaries to maintain a journal of notarial acts. The journal must record the date and time of the act, type of act, description of the document, signer's name and...
Fees & Seals
Minnesota notary fees are not set by statute for most acts; however, fees must be reasonable. The notary stamp must include the notary's name, 'Notary Public,' 'State of Minnesota,' and the commission...
Key Topics Covered for Minnesota
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Acknowledgments
Under Minnesota Statutes § 358.41 et seq. (Uniform Law on Notarial Acts), a notary taking an acknowledgment must determine from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence that the...
Journals & Records
Minnesota Statutes § 358.715 requires notaries to maintain a journal of notarial acts. The journal must record the date and time of the act, type of act, description of the documen...
Identity Verification
Minnesota notaries must verify identity through personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence, including a government-issued identification document bearing a photograph and signatur...
RON Specifics
Minnesota enacted RON legislation effective January 1, 2019 (Minn. Stat. § 358.645 et seq.). Notaries must register with the Secretary of State as remote notaries and use approved ...
Prohibited Acts
Minnesota notaries may not notarize their own signature, act when they have a financial or beneficial interest in the transaction (Minn. Stat. § 358.47), engage in the unauthorized...
Fees & Seals
Minnesota notary fees are not set by statute for most acts; however, fees must be reasonable. The notary stamp must include the notary's name, 'Notary Public,' 'State of Minnesota,...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Minnesota
Mistakes that Minnesota notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Failing to maintain a required notarial journal for every act performed.
Notarizing a document when the signer is not personally present.
Using the title 'notario publico' without the required disclaimer.
Performing RON without registering as a remote notary with the Secretary of State.
Not retaining the journal for the required 10-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in Minnesota.
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