To become a Notary Public in Minnesota, you must apply to the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Contact them by phone at 651-296-2803 or toll free at 877-551-6767 and press option 3 for notary assistance.
Notary Registration
If you are a licensed notary public, you must register your signature in your county of residence.
If you are a resident of Stevens County: to complete Registration, bring the following documents to the Recorder’s Office:
- The commission certificate you received from the Minnesota Secretary of State
- NOTE: DO NOT SIGN the certificate; you must do that in front of the Recorder.
- Valid ID
- The $20.00 filing fee (payable to the Stevens County Recorder)