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Notary Commission Application and Renewal Flashcards

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  1. Does Minnesota require notary applicants to complete a training course before receiving a commission?

    Answer: No, Minnesota does not mandate pre-commission training

    Minnesota does not require pre-commission education or training for standard notary applicants, though training is strongly encouraged.

  2. A Minnesota notary is convicted of a felony involving fraud. What is the likely outcome for their commission?

    Answer: The commission is subject to revocation by the Secretary of State

    A felony conviction involving fraud directly undermines the integrity required of a notary and is grounds for the Secretary of State to revoke the commission.

  3. What is the filing fee for a Minnesota notary commission application as established by statute?

    Answer: A fee set by the Secretary of State and payable at the time of application

    Minnesota law establishes that a filing fee is required at the time of application, with the amount set by the Secretary of State's office.

  4. May a Minnesota employer prohibit an employee from resigning as a notary?

    Answer: No, the decision to hold or resign a notary commission is personal to the notary

    A notary commission is a personal public trust — while an employer may have policies about notarial services, the decision to hold or resign the commission ultimately belongs to the individual notary.

  5. When is a newly commissioned Minnesota notary permitted to begin performing notarial acts?

    Answer: After receiving the commission certificate from the Secretary of State and obtaining their official stamp

    A new Minnesota notary may begin performing notarial acts once they have received their official commission and have their official notary stamp in hand.

  6. What online resource does the Minnesota Secretary of State provide for notary applicants?

    Answer: An online application portal for submitting notary commission applications electronically

    The Minnesota Secretary of State's office provides an online application portal where notary applicants can submit applications and pay fees electronically.