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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 (checked 2026-10-19)
$120
Non-refundable Secretary of State commission fee (plus $20 county)
Minnesota Statutes 359.01; Minnesota Secretary of State Notary FAQ (checked 2026-10-19)
$0
Surety bond required for Minnesota notaries (no bond mandated)
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 359 (no bond provision) (checked 2026-10-19)
$5
Maximum fee for each oath administered by a notary
Minnesota Statutes 357.17 (checked 2026-10-19)
Jan 1, 2019
Date remote online notarization became authorized in Minnesota
Minnesota Statutes 358.645; Laws 2018, chapter 176 (checked 2026-10-19)
18
Minimum age to apply to become a Minnesota notary public
Minnesota Statutes 359.01; Minnesota Secretary of State Notary FAQ (checked 2026-10-19)
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 $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.
Sample Minnesota Notary Practice Questions
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1Which Minnesota official issues and commissions notaries public?
2What is the term length of a Minnesota notary public commission?
3A Minnesota notary commission issued in 2024 expires on what date?
4What is the minimum age to become a Minnesota notary public?
5Does Minnesota require a notary applicant to pass a written state notary examination?
6Besides Minnesota residents, who else may apply to be a Minnesota notary public?
7A non-resident notary applicant from a bordering state must designate whom as agent for service of process?
8Does Minnesota require a notary public to purchase a surety bond?
9Is errors and omissions (E&O) insurance required for Minnesota notaries?
10What is the non-refundable fee paid to the Minnesota Secretary of State for a notary commission?
About the Minnesota Notary Exam
Minnesota notaries public are appointed by the Governor through an application filed with the Secretary of State and serve a five-year term that runs until January 31 of the fifth year following issuance. Minnesota does not require a written notary exam or a surety bond, but a prospective notary must understand notarial acts, identification, the official stamp, fees, and remote online notarization. This practice test covers Minnesota notary law from Statutes Chapters 357, 358, and 359.
Exam sponsor: Minnesota Secretary of State. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
No state exam; self-paced practice
Passing Score
No state passing score (Minnesota requires no notary exam)
Exam / Certification Fees
$120 non-refundable Secretary of State commission fee, plus a $20 county registration fee
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Qualifications & Commissioning
Age and residency eligibility, bordering-state applicants, the Secretary of State application, county registration, the five-year term, renewal windows, and resignation.
Notarial Acts & Identification
Acknowledgments, jurats (verifications on oath or affirmation), oaths, copy certification, personal appearance, and satisfactory evidence of identity under Minn. Stat. 359.085.
Seal, Stamp & Certificates
Required stamp elements and size limits under Statute 359.03, venue, name matching, and short-form certificates under 358.66.
Fees, Bond & Liability
Statutory maximum fees under 357.17 (such as $5 per oath), the no-bond rule, optional E&O insurance, and recommended journal recordkeeping.
Remote & Electronic Notarization
RON registration with the Secretary of State, live audiovisual communication, identity proofing, and the electronic notarial stamp.
Prohibited Acts & Discipline
Unauthorized practice of law, spousal and financial conflicts, grounds for revocation, and enforcement by the commissioner of commerce.
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- Passing score: No state passing score (Minnesota requires no notary exam)
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: No state exam; self-paced practice
- Exam / certification fees: $120 non-refundable Secretary of State commission fee, plus a $20 county registration fee Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Minnesota notary commission?
A Minnesota notary commission lasts about five years. Under Minnesota Statutes 359.02, the notary holds office until January 31 of the fifth year following the year the commission was issued, and may apply to renew within six months before expiration.
Does Minnesota require a notary exam?
No. Minnesota does not require a written or proctored notary examination. You apply to the Secretary of State, pay the $120 fee, and register your commission with your county. This practice test helps you learn the underlying notary law.
Does a Minnesota notary need a surety bond?
No. Minnesota does not require notaries to obtain a surety bond. Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is optional and protects the notary against liability, but it is not mandated by statute.
How much can a Minnesota notary charge per notarial act?
Minnesota Statutes 357.17 sets maximum fees, including $5 for each oath administered and $5 per folio for affidavits or papers not otherwise provided for. These are caps, so a notary may charge less or nothing at all.
What does it cost to become a Minnesota notary?
The Secretary of State charges a $120 non-refundable commission fee, and a $20 fee is collected to register your commission with your county, for $140 total. Check with your county office for its filing requirements. No bond is required, though an official stamp must be purchased.
Can Minnesota notaries perform remote online notarizations?
Yes. Minnesota authorized remote online notarization (RON) effective January 1, 2019 under Minnesota Statutes 358.645. A notary must first register for RON authorization with the Secretary of State and use technology with live two-way audiovisual communication and identity proofing.