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How to become a notary in Minnesota: the official requirements

Who can apply, the training, bond and term, and the steps, from the Minnesota Secretary of State's own published requirements.

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Updated Nov 5, 2026 · Requirements: each state's notary authority or statute
Quick answer

To become a notary public in Minnesota: Who can apply: At least 18; a Minnesota resident, or a resident of a county in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin who lists the Minnesota county where they will file. Commissions are issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State.

Requirements

Notary requirements in Minnesota

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Minnesota notary public requirements (Minnesota Secretary of State)
RequirementMinnesota
Who can applyAt least 18; a Minnesota resident, or a resident of a county in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin who lists the Minnesota county where they will file.
TrainingNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
ExamNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
BondNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Commission termNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
State feeA $120 non-refundable application fee, plus $20 to record the commission with your county.
Background checkNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Oath and filingOnce you receive your commission certificate, register the commission with your county of residence.

Where the official source we read does not state something, the table says so rather than guessing.

Steps

How to apply in Minnesota

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  1. Complete and mail the Notary Application with the $120 non-refundable fee.
  2. Receive your commission certificate by mail at your residential address.
  3. Register the commission with your county of residence and pay the $20 recording fee.
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FAQ

Questions people ask

How do I become a notary in Minnesota?
To become a notary public in Minnesota: Who can apply: At least 18; a Minnesota resident, or a resident of a county in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin who lists the Minnesota county where they will file. Commissions are issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State.
How long is a notary commission in Minnesota?
Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Do I need a bond to be a notary in Minnesota?
Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Is training required to become a notary in Minnesota?
Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Method

How this page is built

Every requirement on this page comes from the Minnesota Secretary of State's own published material, read on the dates shown. Requirements and fees change; the authority's current instructions govern.

What this page can't tell you
  • Not legal advice.
  • Fees charged by bonding agencies, course providers and fingerprint vendors are not included.
Sources
  1. Minnesota Secretary of State, Become a Notary, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.