​To become a notary, you must contact the Minnesota Secretary of State.

Once you receive your Notary Commission, you must register your signature in your county of residence.  

Locations (see business hours)

• Administration Center – Hastings         
• Northern Service Center – West St. Paul
• Western Service Center – Apple Valley

Fees

$20, payable by cash or check only. Make checks payable to: Dakota County.

Register in person

To register in person, go to any of the three locations. Bring the necessary fees, a current driver’s license and the Notary Commission certificate.

Register by mail

To register by mail, send your Notary Commission certificate, copy of your driver's license (must match the address on the commission certificate), $20 fee, and your signature notarized by another notary on a blank sheet of white paper. The page must include two signatures, one exactly as the name shows on the commissioner certificate and one as you normally sign.

Send these items to:

Dakota County Administration Center
Attn: Vital Statistics
1590 Highway 55
Hastings MN  55033-2343

After your commission is recorded, your Notary Commission certificate will be returned to you by mail.