A Guide: How To Become An Online Notary In Minnesota

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• Become a commissioned traditional notary public in Minnesota first
• Apply through the Secretary of State's office to become a Minnesoota online notary
• Partner with a platform like NotaryLive to start notarizing documents online after approval

If you are a notary public in the state of Minnesota, and looking to expand on your notary services, there is a great opportunity to become a Minnesota online notary. 

1. Steps To Becoming An Online Notary In Minnesota

The folllowing will be a guide on how to become an online notary in Minnesota.

Complete the pre-requirements

Before applying to become an online notary, make sure you have the following: 

1. Currently registered as Minnesota Notary
   • In formal registration, you intend to use communication technology regarding the Minnesota Statutes 358.645.
2. Physically located in the state of Minnesota, or resident of a county in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.
3. Must be 18 years or older.
4. Utilize third party (NotaryLive) to conduct remote online notarizations that following the specific requirements:
   • identity proofing technology
   • credential analysis
5. Electronic journal that holds record of notarial acts
6. Electronic Seal holding to Minnesota standard

Application process 

1. If you haven't had a previous commission:
   • Complete and mail the Notary Application
   • $120 fee payable to the Office of The Secretary of State
   • Make sure you don't have an expired commission
2. If you commission is expired:
   • Complete a Notary Application, check “Re-appointment” on the application and submit it by mail.
3. Register your commission with your county of residence.
4. Once you have your traditional notary public commission, find a RON (Remote Online Notarization) provider (like NotaryLive) and enter an agreement to use.
5. Register or re-register to perform remote online notarization with Secretary of State. Do this by completing this form.
6. Mail application to Minnesota Secretary of State.
7. Once approved, you'll receive an email notification from the Secretary of State authorizing you to perform remote online notarizations.

As a traditional notary, you are confined to your general location, and there are only so many people in Minnesota that need a document notarized.

Becoming an online notary in Minnesota provides you the capabilities to notarize documents from all over the country, making your potential client base that much larger. 

2. Become An Online Notary With NotaryLive

Once you have been commissioned as an online notary in the state of Minnesota, be sure to visit NotaryLive.com to learn more about how you can start notarizing documents online from the comfort of your home or office.

Curious how to notarize those documents online? Visit our guide.

3. How NotaryLive Works 

Using NotaryLive is as simple as 4 steps: 

Click the button below to get started.

Notarize Online! 

FAQ For RON Minnesota 

• How much does it cost to be an online notary in Minnesota?
  • It costs a $120 application fee to the Secretary of State.
• How much can I charge as a remote online notary in Minnesota?
  • Up to $25 per notarial act.

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