Notary Public in Minnesota
Browse 118 cities in Minnesota to find a notary public near you.
Minnesota notaries serve a 5-year commission. The Twin Cities metro area (Minneapolis–Saint Paul) has a robust real estate market and active legal sector, creating consistent demand for both office-based and mobile notary services, with mobile notaries also serving the state's many lake-country properties for seasonal cabin transactions. The fee cap is $5 per signature. Remote online notarization is legal in Minnesota. Minnesota has no notary bond requirement and no training or exam mandate — one of the lowest-barrier paths to becoming a notary in the country.
Is this notary really commissioned?
Anyone can claim to be a notary. Before you rely on one for an important document, it costs nothing to check that their commission is real, active, and hasn't expired.
Minnesota notaries are commissioned by the Minnesota Secretary of State, which provides a free public commission lookup.
Verify a Minnesotanotary's commission →What you can legally be charged
As of July 2026, Minnesota law caps the fee a notary can charge for a standard notarial act at $5 per notarial act. A notary who charges more than the legal maximum for a standard act is breaking the law — you're entitled to ask what they charge before they begin.
What to expect
- Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID — the notary can't proceed without one.
- Your notary is required to record the transaction in a journal — expect to sign it and provide some basic details.
- Every document is marked with the notary's official stamp or seal, confirming the notarization is complete.
Remote Online Notarization
Minnesota has adopted RON — documents can be notarized over a live video call.
Full RON details →For aspiring notaries
Becoming a notary in Minnesota
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission term | 5 years |
| Surety bond | Not required |
| Training course | Not required |
| State exam | Not required |
Total cost to become a notary in Minnesota typically runs $170, covering the application, and supplies.
Full guide to becoming a notary →Sourced from the National Notary Association, verified July 2026. Confirm current requirements with the Minnesota Secretary of State.