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Key Facts: Minnesota Notary Exam

5 years

Minnesota notary commission term (expires January 31 of the fifth year)

Minnesota Statutes 359.02

$120

Non-refundable Secretary of State commission fee (plus ~$20 county)

Minnesota Secretary of State Notary FAQ

$0

Surety bond required for Minnesota notaries (no bond mandated)

Minnesota Secretary of State

$5

Maximum fee for each oath administered by a notary

Minnesota Statutes 357.17

Jan 1, 2019

Date remote online notarization became authorized in Minnesota

Minnesota Statutes 358.645

18

Minimum age to apply to become a Minnesota notary public

Minnesota Secretary of State Notary application

To become a Minnesota notary you must be at least 18 and a Minnesota resident (or a resident of a bordering-state county), then apply to the Secretary of State for a $120 commission and register with your county for about $20. The commission lasts five years (expiring January 31 of the fifth year), there is no required exam and no surety bond, and statutory fees are capped at $5 per oath under Minn. Stat. 357.17. Minnesota authorized remote online notarization on January 1, 2019, which requires separate registration with the Secretary of State.

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1Which Minnesota official issues and commissions notaries public?
A.The county probate judge
B.The Lieutenant Governor
C.The Minnesota Secretary of State
D.The Minnesota Attorney General
Explanation: In Minnesota, the Office of the Secretary of State issues notary public commissions under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 359. Applicants apply to the Secretary of State and then register the commission with their county.
2What is the term length of a Minnesota notary public commission?
A.Four years
B.Five years
C.Six years
D.Ten years
Explanation: Under Minnesota Statutes 359.02, a notary holds office until January 31 of the fifth year following the year the commission was issued, making the effective term roughly five years.
3A Minnesota notary commission issued in 2024 expires on what date?
A.December 31, 2028
B.January 1, 2029
C.January 31, 2028
D.January 31, 2029
Explanation: A Minnesota commission holds office until January 31 of the fifth year following the year of issuance. For a 2024 issuance, that fifth year is 2029, so the commission expires January 31, 2029.
4What is the minimum age to become a Minnesota notary public?
A.16 years old
B.18 years old
C.21 years old
D.No minimum age
Explanation: Minnesota requires a notary applicant to be at least 18 years of age, as stated in the Secretary of State application requirements.
5Does Minnesota require a notary applicant to pass a written state notary examination?
A.Yes, a proctored 45-question exam
B.No, Minnesota does not require a notary exam
C.Yes, an open-book online exam
D.Only for remote online notaries
Explanation: Minnesota does NOT require a written or proctored notary examination. An applicant completes the Secretary of State application, pays the fee, and registers with the county; no statewide test is mandated.
6Besides Minnesota residents, who else may apply to be a Minnesota notary public?
A.Any U.S. citizen regardless of residence
B.Residents of any of the 50 states
C.Residents of a county in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin
D.Only residents of counties that border Canada
Explanation: Minnesota allows residents of a county in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) to apply, provided they designate a Minnesota county for filing and name the Secretary of State as agent for service of process.
7A non-resident notary applicant from a bordering state must designate whom as agent for service of process?
A.The county recorder
B.The Secretary of State
C.The Attorney General
D.A Minnesota-licensed attorney
Explanation: Non-resident notary applicants must designate the Minnesota Secretary of State as their agent for service of process, ensuring legal process can be served within Minnesota.
8Does Minnesota require a notary public to purchase a surety bond?
A.Yes, a $5,000 bond
B.Yes, a $15,000 bond
C.No, Minnesota does not require a surety bond
D.Yes, a $25,000 bond
Explanation: Minnesota does NOT require notaries to obtain a surety bond. Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is optional and protects the notary, but no bond is mandated by statute.
9Is errors and omissions (E&O) insurance required for Minnesota notaries?
A.Yes, a minimum $25,000 policy is required
B.Yes, but only for remote online notaries
C.Yes, the Secretary of State purchases it for all notaries
D.No, E&O insurance is optional and protects the notary
Explanation: E&O insurance is entirely optional in Minnesota. It is recommended because it protects the notary against liability claims, but it is not mandated and does not protect the public the way a bond would.
10What is the non-refundable fee paid to the Minnesota Secretary of State for a notary commission?
A.$40
B.$60
C.$120
D.$20
Explanation: The Minnesota Secretary of State charges a $120 non-refundable fee for a new notary commission or renewal, payable to the Office of the Secretary of State.

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