MN Notary Notary Seal and Certificate Requirements 1

Question 1

What information is required on a Minnesota notary's official stamp or seal?

Accepted Answer

Notary's name, 'State of Minnesota,' and commission expiration date

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Notary's name, address, and phone number

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Notary's commission number and date of appointment only

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Notary's name and the county where they were appointed

Question 2

In Minnesota, what shape must the official notary stamp be?

Accepted Answer

Rectangular or circular

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Only circular

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Only rectangular

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Any shape the notary chooses

Question 3

What should a Minnesota notary do if their official stamp is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and stop using the stamp immediately

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Purchase a replacement and continue notarizing

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File a police report only

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Notify the county recorder where they are registered

Question 4

Under Minnesota law, may a notary use an embossing seal as their official seal?

Accepted Answer

No, an embossing seal alone is insufficient — a stamp with legible ink must be used

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Yes, an embossing seal is the preferred official seal

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Yes, if it includes the notary's name and commission number

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No, only digital seals are permitted

Question 5

Who owns a Minnesota notary's official stamp?

Accepted Answer

The notary personally owns and controls the stamp

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The employer who paid for the stamp

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The State of Minnesota

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The county where the notary is registered

Question 6

What happens to a Minnesota notary's official stamp when the commission expires?

Accepted Answer

The notary must destroy or render the stamp unusable

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The stamp automatically becomes void but need not be destroyed

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The stamp can be used until a new one is obtained

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The stamp must be returned to the Secretary of State