MN

Notary services in Minnesota

RON authorized No marriage solemnization Copy cert allowed VIN verification N/A

Jurisdiction overview

Remote online (RON) Authorized
Marriage solemnization Not permitted
Copy certification Permitted
VIN verification Not specified
Listed notaries 0

Services with restrictions in Minnesota

Marriage Solemnization
Marriage solemnization by notaries is not authorized in Minnesota under state law.
Requirements shown from the human-reviewed legal knowledge base (6 approved rules) .

Notary requirements & rules

Journal
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359: ublic or proprietary data sources. (e) "Electronic journal" means a secure electronic record of notarial acts that contains the items listed in and required by subdivision 4, para Mandatory
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359: ublic or proprietary data sources. (e) "Electronic journal" means a secure electronic record of notarial acts that contains the items listed in and required by subdivision 4, paragraph (a), and performed by the remote online notary public. (f) "Electronic record" means information that is created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means. (g) "Electronic seal" means information within
Source: Minn. Stat. Ch. 359
Identification
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359: the remote online notary public to: (1) identify the individual seeking the remote online notary public's services; and (2) perform credential analysis. (o) "Remotely located indi Mandatory
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359: the remote online notary public to: (1) identify the individual seeking the remote online notary public's services; and (2) perform credential analysis. (o) "Remotely located individual" means an individual who is not in the physical presence of the notary. § Subd. 2. Qualifications; registration required. (a) A remote online notary public: (1) is a notary public for purposes of chapter 3
Source: Minn. Stat. Ch. 359
Acceptable ID
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359: identification credential, including a passport or driver's license, that contains the signature and a photograph of the person; (ii) credential analysis of the credential describ Mandatory
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359: identification credential, including a passport or driver's license, that contains the signature and a photograph of the person; (ii) credential analysis of the credential described in item (i); and (iii) identity proofing of the person described in item (i). (c) The remote online notary public shall take reasonable steps to provide that the communication technology used in a remote online notarization is secure from unauthorized interception.
Source: Minn. Stat. Ch. 359
Fees
Minn. Stat. 358/359: the secretary of state, a nonrefundable fee of $120, which shall be forwarded by the secretary of state to the commissioner of management and budget to be deposited in the state t Mandatory
Minn. Stat. 358/359: the secretary of state, a nonrefundable fee of $120, which shall be forwarded by the secretary of state to the commissioner of management and budget to be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the general fund. (b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (a), all fees shall be retained by the secretary of state and are nonreturnable, except for an overpayment of a fee. § Subd.
Source: Minn. Stat. 358/359
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359: physically located in this state and a remotely located individual to communicate with each other simultaneously by sight and sound and that, as necessary, makes reasonable accomm Mandatory
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359: physically located in this state and a remotely located individual to communicate with each other simultaneously by sight and sound and that, as necessary, makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with vision, hearing, or speech impairments. (d) "Credential analysis" means an automated software- or hardware-based process or service through which a third person affirms the validity of a government-issued identification credential through review of public or
Source: Minn. Stat. Ch. 359
Record Retention
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359: ions. (a) A remote online notary public shall keep one or more secure electronic journals of notarial acts performed by the remote online notary public. An electronic journal must Mandatory
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359: ions. (a) A remote online notary public shall keep one or more secure electronic journals of notarial acts performed by the remote online notary public. An electronic journal must contain for each remote online notarization: (1) the date and time of the notarization; (2) the type of notarial act; (3) the type, the title, or a description of the electronic document or proceeding; (4) the p
Source: Minn. Stat. Ch. 359

Relevant statutes

Notary-related statutes from Minnesota's official code (sourced from primary authorities).

Minn. Stat. 358/359
Minnesota repair statutes
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
Minn. Stat. Ch. 358/359
Minnesota repair statutes
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
Minn. Stat. Ch. 359
Minnesota notary statutes
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026