Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
Not required
Application Fee
$120
Issuing Authority
Minnesota Secretary of State
Journal
Optional
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
— Not authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- No Bond Required - UNIQUE: Minnesota does not require notaries to obtain surety bond (optional E&O insurance available)
- 5-Year Commission Term - Expires January 31 of fifth year after issue (e.g., 2025 commission expires Jan 31, 2030)
- Bordering State Residents - UNIQUE: Residents of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin may apply for Minnesota notary commission by designating Minnesota county for filing
- RON Since January 1, 2019 - Remote online notarization permanently authorized under Minn. Stat. ยง 358.645
- RON Separate Authorization - $75 fee to Secretary of State for RON authorization (separate from $120 traditional commission fee)
Regulatory Authority
Minnesota Secretary of State
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