MN Notary Notary Commission Application and Renewal 1

Question 1

Who issues notary commissions in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

The Minnesota Secretary of State

Answer

The Minnesota Secretary of State is the official responsible for receiving applications, issuing commissions, and maintaining records for all Minnesota notaries public.

Question 2

What is the term length of a Minnesota notary commission?

Accepted Answer

Five years

Answer

A Minnesota notary commission lasts five years from the date of issuance, after which the notary must renew to continue performing notarial acts.

Question 3

What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

Minnesota requires applicants for a notary commission to be at least 18 years of age.

Question 4

Which of the following is a requirement to become a Minnesota notary public?

Accepted Answer

The applicant must be a Minnesota resident or have a place of employment or practice in Minnesota

Answer

Minnesota requires applicants to be residents of the state or have a primary place of employment or practice in Minnesota; citizenship is not a requirement.

Question 5

What must an applicant submit when applying for a Minnesota notary commission?

Accepted Answer

A completed application and the required filing fee submitted to the Secretary of State

Answer

Minnesota applicants must submit a completed application form and pay the statutory application fee to the Secretary of State's office.

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MN Notary Notary Commission Application and Renewal 1