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Notary Commission Application and Renewal Flashcards

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  1. What should a Minnesota notary do if they move to a different county within Minnesota?

    Answer: Notify the Secretary of State of the new address; the commission remains valid statewide

    A Minnesota notary commission is valid throughout the entire state, so moving counties does not invalidate the commission — only address notification to the Secretary of State is required.

  2. If a Minnesota notary moves to another state, what must happen to their commission?

    Answer: The commission is automatically vacated since Minnesota requires residency or in-state employment

    If a notary no longer resides in Minnesota and no longer has a primary place of employment or practice in the state, the commission is vacated as the eligibility requirement is no longer met.

  3. How does a Minnesota notary renew their commission?

    Answer: By submitting a new application and fee to the Secretary of State before the current commission expires

    Minnesota notaries renew their commission by submitting a new application and paying the required fee — there is no examination or mandatory continuing education for renewal.

  4. What happens if a Minnesota notary's commission expires before they submit a renewal application?

    Answer: They must stop performing notarial acts and apply for a new commission

    An expired commission means the notary's authority to perform notarial acts has lapsed; they must obtain a new commission before resuming notarizations.

  5. Can a Minnesota notary resign their commission before it expires?

    Answer: Yes, by submitting a written resignation to the Secretary of State

    A Minnesota notary may voluntarily resign their commission at any time by submitting written notice to the Secretary of State.

  6. Under what circumstances may the Minnesota Secretary of State revoke a notary commission?

    Answer: For official misconduct, a finding of dishonesty, or conviction of a disqualifying crime

    The Secretary of State may revoke a commission for official misconduct, dishonesty, or criminal conviction that reflects on the notary's fitness to serve.