Notary Commissions

To become a Notary Public in Minnesota you must apply to the Office of Minnesota  Secretary of State. You may apply to the State by mail or on-line.

The Office of Minnesota Secretary of State will issue a Notary Commission card. This card must be registered with your resident Minnesota county, in person.

When you register you will need:

  1. Your Notary Commission card - Do not sign it until you are asked to do so at the Recorder's Office!
  2. $20 fee payable to the Faribault County Recorder

Click on the link to the Office of Minnesota Secretary of State for more information.