Notary Public

Finding a Notary Public

To find a Notary Public, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State Notary Search page.

Notary Commission Registration

To become a Notary Public in Minnesota you must apply via the Minnesota Secretary of State website.

Notary Commission Card

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

County Registration

When you register with the county, please bring:

• $20 fee
• Government issued picture identification
• Notary Commission card from The Minnesota Secretary of State

By Mail

When mailing your notary, please mail:

• $20 check or money order made payable to Polk County Recorder
• Notary Commission card from The Minnesota Secretary of State
• A photo copy of your government issued picture identification
• Send to:
  Polk County Recorder
  P.O. Box 397
  Crookston, MN 56716
• Your signature, as it appears on your commission card, on a separate piece of paper

Name Change

The same application can be used to change your name on your Notary Commission card. The new card would need to be registered with the same county in Minnesota in which you originally registered. The $20 fee is required each time you file.