Qualifications
You must:
How to file
Mail-in
If you have an old notary public commission certificate (sample PDF)
If you have a new notary public commission certificate (sample PDF)
Place your notary public commission card face up in the designated area on the form (old commission placement sample PDF or new commission placement sample PDF).
Make a copy of the form with your card on it.
Sign the form (in front of notary) in the designated locations twice:
- Signature matching name on Notary commission certificate
- Customary (normal/usual) signature
Have your signatures on the Notary commission filing form notarized.
Include a self-addressed stamped #10 envelope for the return OR an additional $1.50 handling fee.
Mail your original copy with signatures and check to:
Director of Licensing – Vital Records
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South 6th Street Suite A-025
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0026
Processing times
Regular processing
Orders will be processed within 2 - 3 weeks of receipt.
Faster processing
- Orders will be processed within 3 - 5 business days
- You must include an additional $20 and write "Expedite" on the envelope
Order status
If it's been over four (4) weeks since you ordered use our Vital records order inquiry form.
Fee
- $20 (Additional $1.50 if you don't include a self-addressed stamped #10 envelope)
- Payment options
Additional information
- You must register and file your commission in your county-of-residence.
- When notarizing, your signature must be consistent with the one on file in Hennepin County.
- Request a commission card or login and print your certificate on the Minnesota Secretary of State Notary Public website.